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A four-week virtual series celebrating the cultural influence of African American artists. Each week highlights their unique styles and lasting impact on the art world.
Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.434.8726.
Local artist Stephanie Stewart, an Akron native, creates vibrant acrylic paintings that celebrate the beauty, strength, and complexity of Black identity. Drawing from her own life—both trials and triumphs—she produces uplifting works that reflect resilience, self-love, and hope. Through her art, she inspires viewers to see power in their own stories.
Local artist Woodrow Nash created two murals for the Odom Boulevard Branch Library, celebrating the lives and ideas of African-American leaders and pioneers—Martin Luther King, Jr., Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X, Sojourner Truth, Helen Arnold, Ed Davis, Shirla McClain, Martin Chapman, Horace Stewart, and Vernon Odom. Odom Boulevard Branch Library's extensive collection of African-American fiction, non-fiction, gospel music, and more also celebrates the contribution of African-American writers and artists. Additionally, the shelves of the branch contain a large collection of religious and spiritual titles, and the best of contemporary fiction and non-fiction genres.
Odom Boulevard Branch Library is a destination place for the community. Computers and computer classes, WiFi printing, scanning, copying, and faxing are services important to all, including emerging entrepreneurs and returning students. Programming affords customers of all ages an opportunity to learn through exploration in community with others. Odom Boulevard Branch Library is a one-stop spot for the educational and entertainment interests of all of its neighbors. Look for Odom staff out and about in the community—at schools, at community centers, at community organization meetings—visit us at the branch today.