Dawn Fritz+FollowAkron brothers who changed figure skatingImagine growing up in Akron and seeing two local brothers not just compete, but absolutely dominate world figure skating in the 1950s. Hayes and David Jenkins trained at the Cleveland Skating Club, followed their sister onto the ice, and ended up sweeping Olympic medals for Team USA. Hayes grabbed gold in 1956, then passed the torch to David, who won gold in 1960—while in med school! Both went on to incredible careers beyond the rink, but their story still inspires Northeast Ohio. What do you think it takes for a city to produce such world-class talent? #Sports #AkronPride #FigureSkating00Share
Nicholas Coleman+FollowAkron’s own Judith Resnik: A legacy that still inspiresJudith Resnik grew up right here in Akron, dazzling teachers with her brilliance and breaking barriers as one of NASA’s first female astronauts. Her journey from a quiet, chess-playing kid on Dartmouth Avenue to the stars was fueled by curiosity, hard work, and a love of learning. Even decades after the Challenger tragedy, her story resonates—reminding us how one person’s drive can lift an entire community. How do you think Resnik’s legacy shapes Akron today? What lessons from her life can we pass on to the next generation? #Business #Industry #AkronPride00Share
Linda Smith+FollowAkron firefighter lights up NY Fashion WeekJazmine Fischer-Veal, an Akron firefighter and paramedic, is making waves in New York’s fashion scene—again! By day, she’s saving lives; by night, she’s designing bold, body-positive looks inspired by her own journey. Despite being one of the few Black women in her fire department, Jazmine never let stereotypes hold her back. Now, she’s set to debut her latest collection at NYFW, proving you can chase more than one dream at a time. How do you balance your passions with your day job? Let’s talk about breaking barriers and redefining what’s possible! #Beauty #AkronPride #NYFW00Share
