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WAKR and the Ray Horner Morning Show are featuring a member of the black community in Akron who have made an impact by their courage and leadership.

Dr. Sylvester Small has done virtually everything in Akron Public Schools, from substitute teaching to becoming a full-time teacher, to board administrator, assistant principal, principal, and eventually the superintendent. Dr. Small talked about his rise through the school system.

Akron’s Celebration of Black History this month is brought to you by the Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Metro Regional Transit Authority.

WAKR and the Ray Horner Morning Show are featuring a member of the black community in Akron who have made an impact by their courage and leadership.

Reverend Ron Fowler talks about what Black History Month means to him, who influenced him during his youth, and his rise to leading his congregation at the Arlington Church of God.

Akron’s Celebration of Black History this month is brought to you by the Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Metro Regional Transit Authority.

WAKR and the Ray Horner Morning Show are featuring a member of the black community in Akron who have made an impact by their courage and leadership.

Before he became a state senator, Vernon Sykes looked back at his early years growing up in Akron, and how his mother made an immeasurable impact on the young Vernon. The senator talked about his career, beginning with Akron City Council and he followed that path down to Columbus.

Akron’s Celebration of Black History this month is brought to you by the Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Metro Regional Transit Authority.

WAKR and the Ray Horner Morning Show are featuring a member of the black community in Akron who have made an impact by their courage and leadership.

One of those leaders is Russ Neal, who serves Ward 4 in Akron City Council. Neal talks about his upbringing, from his days at Buchtel to becoming a role model in the community after his return to the Akron area.

Akron’s Celebration of Black History this month is brought to you by the Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Metro Regional Transit Authority.