02/09/2026
During Black History Month, we recognize the many Black leaders who have advanced civil rights and expanded inclusion in all its forms. One such leader is Brad Lomax, a disability rights activist who helped secure landmark protections for people with disabilities through his advocacy during the 1977 Section 504 Sit-In.
His work reminds us that the fight for equity and inclusion has always been interconnected, and that progress happens when voices from different communities come together to demand access, dignity, and opportunity for all.
Find ways to celebrate Black History Month locally ⤵️
February is Black History Month, and Akron-area organizations and groups have programming planned throughout. A group of Kent State students and professors started the annual celebration in 1970 — six years later, President Gerald Ford officially recognized the monthlong commemoration of Black his...
