NAACP Akron's Podcast

In Episode 6 of the NAACP Akron Unit’s Power and Community podcast, Dr. Goggins and Willie B. reflect on a powerful June filled with Juneteenth celebrations, community education, civic engagement, and renewed calls for organized action. The conversation highlights the importance of staying informed, protecting voting rights, supporting justice-centered organizations, and continuing the work with i...

In this May 2026 episode of the NAACP Akron Power & Community Podcast , Dr. Lathardus Goggins II and Willie B reflect on the continuing struggle for civil rights, opening with a Black History Moment honoring Charles Hamilton Houston , the NAACP’s first general counsel and the legal strategist known as “The Man Who Killed Jim Crow.” His legacy frames a larger conversation about voting rights, j...

In this episode of Power & Community , Dr. Lathardus Goggins II and Willie B break down the key takeaways from the NAACP Akron April General Meeting—where community, policy, and purpose intersect. The discussion opens with with a discussion on Afrofuturism and a reminder of the importance of upcoming events like the Scholarship Luncheon and Freedom Fund Dinner. A significant portion of the mee...

In this episode of the NAACP Akron Power and Community Podcast , Dr. Lathardus Goggins II and Willie B are joined by community advocate Leah Holden for a timely discussion on housing, justice, and community action in Akron. The conversation examines how redlining, urban renewal, and outdated zoning policies continue to shape housing access, neighborhood development, and the future of the city. The...

In this episode of the Power & Community Podcast , cohosts Dr. Lathardus Goggins II and Willie B recap the February NAACP Akron Unit General Meeting and highlight ongoing community engagement across Akron. The conversation reflects on the centennial legacy of Carter G. Woodson and the evolution of Black History Month , emphasizing the power of organized community action. The episode also featu...

NAACP Akron – Power & Community Podcast | Season 3 Premiere Season 3 opens with reflection, renewal, and recommitment. In this January premiere of the NAACP Akron Power & Community Podcast , hosts Dr. Lathardus Goggins II and William E. Blake reflect on recent community-centered work, including Akron’s Kwanzaa celebrations and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Power, Love, and Justice Weeken...

In this episode of the NAACP Akron Power & Community Podcast , cohosts Dr. Lathardus Goggins II and William E. Blake break down the key takeaways from December’s NAACP Akron Unit General Meeting—naming the work, the wins, and the responsibilities ahead. The conversation then turns forward, spotlighting what’s coming up in the community: Akron Area Kwanzaa Celebrations , with special focus on U...

NEW EPISODE: “Power, Love, and Justice – November Reflections”  We’re honoring legacy, breaking down the ballot, and celebrating collective power. Tune in for updates on the NAACP Akron’s November meeting, election recap, and a preview of the Ujamaa Kwanzaa Celebration and the Power, Love, and Justice Weekend . 🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts.  #NAACPAkron #PowerCommunityPodcast #K...

Season 2, Episode 3 (October 2025) In this episode of the Power and Community Podcast presented by the Akron NAACP, hosts Dr. Lathardus Goggins II and Willie B recap the October general meeting and dive deep into key community updates. The conversation honors Akron’s civil rights legacy with a “History Moment” spotlighting the trailblazing Helen Arnold, explores issues from education and environme...

Summary of September 18 NAACP Akron general membership meeting and a discussion on qualified immunity. NAACP Akron Power & Community Podcast is available now wherever you get your podcasts or visit - https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2500020/episodes. NAACP Akron website - www. NAACPAkron.org

Welcome to the NAACP Akron Power and Community Podcast , where knowledge meets action, and our voices drive change. In this inaugural episode of the Second Season , co-hosts Dr. Lathardus Goggins II and Will E. B. (William E. Blake) introduce the purpose and vision behind the podcast—providing monthly updates from NAACP Akron Unit 3169 and diving deep into key topics affecting our community. This...