Sojourner Truth Education Committee Akron

04/22/2026

On March 27 Towanda was awarded the 2026 Harold K. Stubbs Humanitarian Award for Social Action. Towanda was recognized for her leadership as Chair of the Sojourner Truth Project—Akron, and the creation of the Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza.

The annual dinner, hosted by the St. Paul AMEC Akron, OH, recognizes individuals whose service and leadership have made a lasting impact across Akron. The annual dinner continues to highlight community service by spotlighting outstanding leaders and supporting the next generation through scholarship awards. According to organizers, the evening served as a powerful reminder of Stubbs’ legacy — one rooted in service, leadership and a steadfast commitment to uplifting the Akron community.

Congratulations Towanda!

03/11/2026

The Sojourner Truth Education Committee is pleased to offer three scholarships in 2026 -

The Sojourner Truth Legacy Scholarship (Akron Public Schools graduating seniors)

The Sojourner Truth Legacy Community Scholarship for High School Seniors

The Sojourner Truth Legacy Community Scholarship for College or University Students

Please find eligibility requirements, deadlines, and direct links to apply below.

Scholarships The committee is pleased to offer three scholarships in 2026 -The Sojourner Truth Legacy Scholarship (Akron Public Schools graduating seniors) The Sojourner Truth Legacy Community Scholarship for High School SeniorsThe Sojourner Truth Legacy Community Scholarship for College or Universi...

03/10/2026

02/26/2026

APPLY NOW: Sojourner Truth Legacy Community Scholarship for college students.
The Sojourner Truth Education Committee will award one $1,000 scholarship this year—paid directly to the student!

Are you a college student who will continue to attend college in the fall of 2026? Do you reside in Summit County or did you graduate from a Summit County high school? Or do you know someone who should apply?

You can access the application here. The deadline is March 31 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Qualified scholarship candidates must:
• Be a current college student furthering their education past high school
• Be a Summit County resident, or have graduated high school within Summit County
• No field of study restrictions
• Preference is given to underrepresented students

Questions can be sent to Towanda Mullins: [email protected] / 330.329.8002

All materials are due on Tuesday March 31, 2026.

02/26/2026

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uVSa2-mAlgU_xlz_bPyutVnDIr4wxpXyUM-WUHy5Zuk/edit

APPLY NOW: Sojourner Truth Legacy Community Scholarship for High School Seniors.
The Sojourner Truth Education Committee will award one $1,000 scholarship this year—
paid directly to the student!

Are you a high school senior who has been accepted to attend college in the fall of 2026? Do you reside in Summit County? Or do you know someone who should apply?

You can access the application here. The deadline is March 31 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Qualified scholarship candidates must:
• Be a current high senior furthering their education past high school
• Be on track for graduation in one of the Summit County schools in Spring 2026
• Be accepted into a college or university for full-time status beginning in Fall 2026
• No field of study restrictions
• Preference is given to underrepresented students

Questions can be sent to Towanda Mullins: [email protected] / 330.329.8002

All materials are due on Tuesday March 31, 2026.

02/26/2026

APPLY NOW: Sojourner Truth Legacy Scholarship. The Sojourner Truth Education Committee and the Akron Press Club will award one $5,000 scholarship this year!

Are you an Akron Public Schools high school senior who has been accepted to attend college in the fall of 2026? Do you have an interest in studying any facet of journalism, public relations, marketing or communications? Or do you know someone who should apply?

You can access the application HERE. The deadline is March 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Qualified scholarship candidates must:
• Be a current high school senior on track for graduation in one of the Akron Public Schools in Spring 2026
• Be accepted into a college or university for full-time status beginning in Fall 2026
• Be planning to major in a degree relating to journalism, communications, marketing, or public relations
• Preference is given to underrepresented students

Questions can be sent to Towanda Mullins: [email protected] / 330.329.8002

All materials are due on Friday March 20, 2026.
Recipients will be honored at an upcoming luncheon held at Greystone on April 24, 2026.

02/24/2026

Do you have a child who needs a car seat? The Safe Mobility Project will be at the Black Family Wellness Expo to help all WIC, Medicaid or SNAP eligible families get one. To schedule an appointment, call 330-543-8942 (no walk-ins accepted). The Wellness Expo is on March 21st from 10 am to 2 pm at the Buchtel CLC.

Sojourner Truth Education will also be there to help students apply for our Sojourner Truth Legacy Scholarships. Of course all donations to the scholarship fund are welcome as well.

02/22/2026

We want to alert any scholarship seekers about this Akron Press Club Scholarship information video, which provides details about filling out our partner's scholarship applications. This is also good advice for filling out any scholarship application, including our Sojourner Truth Legacy Scholarship (offered with the Akron Press Club) and our Sojourner Truth Legacy Community Scholarship. Detailed information about these scholarships will be up on our webpage soon.

Are you a Northeast Ohio college student studying journalism or public relations? The John S. Knight and Akron Press Club scholarships may be for you! In 202...

02/19/2026

Sojourner Truth Education Committee was well represented at the Summit County Historical Society’s Youth Empowerment Summit. Jackie DeBose, Kathy DuBose and Margaret Maurer brought information to the students about our new 2026 scholarships. Representative Veronica Sims was present, and City of Akron, Ohio - Mayor's Office Mayor Shammas Malik gave the Keynote. Congratulations to Leianne Neff Miller, Reva Golden and the Society for a wonderful program at the Shaw JCC of Akron. Almost 100 Summit County students attended this John Brown Institute program which aimed to empower youth to continue the legacy of free

02/18/2026