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With launch, Black Chamber of Commerce Summit County pushes back against anti-diversity policies. New organization raised $100,000 before Thursday’s inaugural event. https://lnkd.in/dpgzDEmt

How do you measure time? In our first full year of existence, Signal Akron reporters spread out across the city to cover important stories that affected the community. Here are some of the moments that stuck with us: https://lnkd.in/g6dympt8

Have you checked out the last #AkronAlive of the year? Culture & Arts Reporter Brittany Moseley has a list of fun things to do this weekend, including Saturday’s Selfless Elf 5K, which has divisions for runners and competitive walkers. https://lnkd.in/gAf2Uatu

The Akron Board of Education president said the board planned to release a statement on Thursday — the only explanation following another special board meeting where members discussed an unknown topic in executive session. https://lnkd.in/g4CkH9KN

A lawsuit states that Summa Health's sale to a private-equity firm would harm an Akron doctors' ability to have their student loans forgiven. https://lnkd.in/et-NweTR

The city of Akron is celebrating its 200th birthday ?? . David Lieberth, the executive secretary of the Akron Bicentennial Commission spoke to a packed room at Quaker Station and shared a glimpse of Akron's history with Akron Roundtable attendees. https://lnkd.in/edzM--zx

Eight local bands teamed up to create "The Devilstrip Freezes Over," a holiday cover album. Miles Hlivko of Glass Shadow organized the album, inspired by Waitresses' "Christmas Wrapping," written by an Akron native. https://lnkd.in/eYAiCkXP

Answers and accountability. Bishop Marc L. Neal said his community is still in search of it — hours after Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Police Chief Brian Harding addressed limited body camera footage that left numerous questions unanswered. https://lnkd.in/eUPTkNgx

Answers and accountability. Bishop Marc L. Neal said his community is still in search of it — hours after Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Police Chief Brian Harding addressed limited body camera footage that left numerous questions unanswered. https://lnkd.in/eUPTkNgx

Answers and accountability. Bishop Marc L. Neal said his community is still in search of it — hours after Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Police Chief Brian Harding addressed limited body camera footage that left numerous questions unanswered. https://lnkd.in/eUPTkNgx