Juneteenth Small Group Workshops
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Sunday, Jun 7, 2026 2pm - 8pm
Details
Join us for the 2026 Downtown Akron Juneteenth Celebration!
Juneteenth Small Group Workshops
All workshops are free, no registration is required.
Just pick a time (will be listed below soon) that works for you!
In line with the focus of this year’s celebration, we will hold small-group workshops and demonstrations led by individuals from throughout the community relating to preserving African American culture, strengthening community voices, financial empowerment, traditional health practices, appreciating African American beauty and more.
“Planting Seeds of Wisdom for the Future” (Umoja – Unity)
A recording station for people to leave messages of wisdom for others.
More information coming soon!
“Vision in Bloom: Designing the Future we Choose" (Kujichagulia - Self-Determination)
Making your own portable vision board.
More information coming soon!
“The Purpose Garden: The Call to Grow" (Nia - Purpose)
Container gardening workshop.
More information coming soon!
“Imagine & Create: Designing a Brighter Future" (Kuumba - Creativity)
Painting African masks.
More information coming soon!
“Harvesting Wealth or Growing Community Prosperity" (Umjamaa - Cooperative Economics)
Ways to exercise solidarity in economic principles.
More information coming soon!
“Growing Together: Stitch by Stitch" (Ujima - Collective Work & Responsibility)
Sewing skills tutorial: how to sew buttons, fix holes and tears, and revamp/reuse old or thrifted fabric and clothing.
More information coming soon!
“Spirit in Soil: Trusting What We Plant" (Imani - Faith)
Spiritual clearing activity with water and incense, breath work and meditation.
More information coming soon!