The Freedom BLOC

The Freedom BLOC Building BLACK Leadership, POWER, and Political infrastructure in Black communities.

09/03/2026

Registration is OPEN!! Join us for our Fall session of Bloc University! This year’s theme is “We build what we need”

Classes start September 12th at 11am. We will be at the First Congregational Church in Downtown Akron. See you there!!

Link in bio to register!!

08/26/2026

BLOC University is all about building community, building power, and developing a collective consciousness. You won’t be just sitting around listing to us talk, you’ll be engaging in meaningful dialogue with your community, meeting new people, and challenging your current perspectives. Join us, registration is now open for the Fall 2026 cohort!! Link in bio!

08/25/2026

‼️BLOC UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION OPEN FOR AKRON & YOUNGSTOWN‼️

Join our 2026 Fall Bloc University cohort in Akron or Youngstown! Click the link in our bio or visit our website to register! The dates are the same for both cities.

Akron Location: First Congregational Church (292 E. Market St)

Youngstown Location: YWCA (25 W. Rayen Ave.)

Tomorrow night we’re talking solidarity economies, FLOCK cameras, and what WE can do to transform safety for ourselves. ...
08/23/2026

Tomorrow night we’re talking solidarity economies, FLOCK cameras, and what WE can do to transform safety for ourselves. Join us from 6-8pm at 848 W. Exchange St.

We are hiring canvassers!!!
08/14/2026

We are hiring canvassers!!!

Join us tomorrow for our monthly housing meeting at the Bloc!! We just turned in over 8,000 signatures for our housing b...
08/05/2026

Join us tomorrow for our monthly housing meeting at the Bloc!! We just turned in over 8,000 signatures for our housing ballot initiatives! Join us as we celebrate this accomplishment, engage in some political education centered around rent strikes, and prepare for the next steps in our campaign!

LOCATION: THE FREEDOM BLOC OFFICE (848 W. Exchange St.)

We want to be in community with you all week long! Come see us TONIGHT to discuss FLOCK Safety, on Tuesday and Wednesday...
06/22/2026

We want to be in community with you all week long! Come see us TONIGHT to discuss FLOCK Safety, on Tuesday and Wednesday to learn more about our Housing Ballot Initiatives, on Thursday to learn more about The Freedom BLOC Warren and get registered to vote, and on Sunday, canvass the community with us!!

TOMORROW!! Join us tomorrow at the Summit Lake Community Center to learn more about our housing ballot initiatives, sign...
06/22/2026

TOMORROW!! Join us tomorrow at the Summit Lake Community Center to learn more about our housing ballot initiatives, sign the petitions, and grab a book to collect signatures! We build what we need, and right now we need housing policy that prioritizes people over profits! Join us!

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848 W Exchange Street
Akron, OH
44302

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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