The Black Led Organizing Collaborative (BLOC) was created to build black political power independent of the current two-party political apparatus

We know that through education, direct engagement and encouragement, Black people will be increasingly engaged civically and will participate in the building of the political infrastructure necessary to make progressive change in Ohio. Through partnership with the Ohio Transformation Fund, we will work with you to transform our justice system. Our goal is to build new leadership and support existing Black leadership and infrastructure in the state of Ohio.

The Freedom Bloc organizes initiatives that call for changed powered by community listening, fostering of collective power, and gathering to demand change.

AROUND THE BLOC

Empower The Freedom BLOC to continue their mission through donations and support.

Educate yourself and let others know they can gain knowledge for themselves as-well.

Activate your state and federal senators & congressman to exercise your right be enfranchised.

Exercise your right and vote, not just in major federal elections; but also in state and local affairs twice a year.

EVENTS ON THE BLOC

Our next Housing Meeting is right around the corner! We will be meeting at the Freedom Bloc next Thursday April 25th at 6pm, see you there! Let’s change the Narrative, Housing is a Human Right!
Join us tomorrow as we work to change the current narrative around housing to actualize the change we want to see!!
Today we want to celebrate our FEARLESS Collinson Apartments Tenant Council President Ms. Charlotte!! She is building some serious people power in her building which has led to a number of WINS for the residents. We are working on sending a letter to
Election Day is Tuesday, March 19th!!!!! The Freedom BLOC proudly endorses the following candidates for office: Judge Terri Jamison for Ohio Supreme Court, Djuan Wash for Central Committee Member in Akron Ward 1-C, Shamika Pullum in Akron Ward 3-H, V
Today is the last day to register for Bloc University! Come get free!! Register here! https://bit.ly/4c1B845 Link in bio! #BlocUniversity #BlocHeads
For well over 25 years, Steve Arrington has worked to bring awareness to the HIV epidemic that persists in Black communities. In Akron, he established Brother Circles, which focused on removing the stigma associated with HIV and Black men, providing
We're giving flowers to Akron's Unsung Heroes! Today, we want to hear from you! Who are the heroes in your family that have made an impact on you or the community? Drop a comment and journal today about your people. Let's celebrate #AkronBlackHistory
East High “Where Spirit Wins” Alumn and Hall of Fame Inductee Kevin Dorsey is a powerhouse in the music and film game. Sitting on the SAG-AFTRA board for over 17 years, Kevin has toured, performed, and arranged for some of the greats, inc
Live in Timber Top? Tomorrow, Join us at Social 8 for the launch celebration for the Tenant Union. Come mix and mingle, get to know other neighbors and get involved! #TenantPower #HousingIsAHumanRight if you have questions, call the Tenant Action Hot
Mr. East Akron, Art Minson, was a community organizer and labor activist for over 50 years on the east side of Akron. Growing up in Akron, having seen the Ku Klux Klan burn crosses in his front yard and taking over the school board, Minson grew into
#Langston …. Born in Joplin, Missouri, Langston Hughes moved with his family to Cleveland when he was an adolescent to the Fairfax neighborhood. Hughes attended Central High School where he began to writing career, and started writing his fir
The #first #black #architect in #Ohio was Robert P. Madison, born in Cleveland on July 28, 1923, was the great grandson of slaves, and became Ohio’s first black registered architect in 1950 after graduating from the Western Reserve University S
Jane Hunter was a prominent African American social worker and founded the Working Girls Home Association, which eventually became the Phillis Wheatley Association, in 1911 to house unmarried African American women and girls, the association still ex
Our #first #communitymeeting of #2024 will be this Saturday Feb 17 12pm-2pm at The Freedom BLOC 848 W Exchange .. come #network with us and #learn more about out #housingisahumanright #whatissafety #precinctcaptains and more!!! #join us in building a
If you live in Ward 1, there is a virtual candidate forum tonight on Zoom. You can submit questions via email prior to or during the meeting. Links in bio.

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