Welcome to the NAACP Akron Power and Community Podcast! Hosted the NAACP Akron, this podcast dives deep into the pressing issues impacting our community. From education and equity to justice and policy, we’re having real conversations that spark action. Because we believe Knowledge is Power—and Organized Power makes change happen. Join us as we explore strategies, stories, and solutions to make Akron a more just, vibrant, and inclusive place to live, work, and play.
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Episode 6 - Criminal Justice | NAACP Akron Power & Community Podcast
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31:53Episode 6: Criminal Justice – Systems, Disparities, and the Fight for Equity In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Attorney Imokhai Okolo, a dedicated advocate for justice reform, to unpack the complexities of the criminal justice system. We explore fundamental questions: What is the criminal justice system? How does it work? And why is it crit…
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Episode 5 - Environmental Justice | NAACP Akron Power & Community Podcast
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21:42In this episode, we explore the critical connection between environmental issues and racial justice. Environmental hazards disproportionately impact communities of color, often with devastating health and economic consequences. We’ll discuss with our featured guest Beth Vild how environmental racism shows up in Akron—whether through pollution, lack…
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Episode 3 - Economic Justice: Pathways to Sustainability | NAACP Akron Power & Community Podcast
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20:45In this episode of the NAACP Akron Power and Community Podcast, hosts Judi Hill and Dr. Lathardus Goggins II explore the pressing issue of economic justice and its impact on individuals, families, and communities in Akron. Our guest Terrence Shelton with Black Economic Wellness Coalition of Akron (BEWCA) discusses economic justice and creating fair…
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Episode 4 - Education Equity | NAACP Akron Power & Community Podcast
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25:25Episode 4: Education Equity – Empowering Minds, Transforming Futures In this episode of the NAACP Akron Power and Community Podcast, hosts Judi Hill and Dr. Lathardus Goggins II delve into the critical issue of education equity—a cornerstone for achieving justice and opportunity in Akron and beyond. Our guest, Dr. Christina Collins, with Honesty fo…
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NAACP Akron Power and Community Podcast - Episode 2
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19:51🎙️ Welcome to the NAACP Akron Power and Community Podcast! Where, "Knowledge is Power—and Organized Power makes change happen." Episode 2 - Health Equity The NAACP puts forward Our 2025, a collection of policies aimed to benefit Black Americans and the entire nation. Our 2025 is focused on higher wages, investments in our schools and creating pathw…
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NAACP Akron Power and Community Podcast - Episode 1
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23:14Welcome to the NAACP Akron Power and Community Podcast!Hosted by Judi Hill, President of the NAACP Akron, and Dr. Lathardus Goggins II, 2nd Vice President and Education Chair, this podcast dives deep into the pressing issues impacting our community. From education and equity to justice and policy, we’re having real conversations that spark action. …
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