About this Event
Your neighbors in Highland Square invite you to Civic Saturday Akron, a non-partisan neighborhood gathering in celebration of community and civic creativity.
Featuring music from Sarah White, poetry from Xposyur, and civic reflections from Da'Shika Street
Stay after the program for the Civic Matchmaking Fair to meet your neighbors, enjoy free refreshments from local purveyors, register to vote, and connect with Akron organizations offering resources, and ways to volunteer and support their impactful work.
Why Now?
Liberty and justice for all. Of the people, for the people, by the people. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These words reflect the essence of the American creed...aspirations that have survived generations of change and growth.
Citizens past and present have made strides to make more true the idea of a democracy that works for all of us. Some of them we read about in history books, and many more are unnamed; everyday people who cared - and who took responsibility - for their own, and our shared communities.
And still, these aspirations have not yet been fully realized. The gap between this country's creed and deed (the way things are) is wide. A mandate of democracy, freedom, and self-determination comes face to face with realities of deep injustice, disconnection, loneliness, and cynicism. So many people are disappointed, disillusioned, angry, or just checked out. But we don't have to be. We can come together and figure this out.
Throughout history, all over the world, people have developed powerful practices for gathering to find inspiration and meaning, to deepen a shared sense of purpose, and to change circumstances for the better. As Akronites, we continue in that tradition with Civic Saturdays. We hope you'll join us for another Civic Saturday Akron!
Questions or ideas? Contact [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
981 W Market St, 981 West Market Street, Akron, United States
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