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Akron Beacon Journal: Local News, Politics, Entertainment & Sports in Akron, OH Sections News Sports Entertainment Life Obits Classifieds Homes Cars Jobs E-Edition Subscribe Site Archive Log in Subscribe Now ’Uncomfortable’ speech is ’call to action around equity’ in Akron The first-time grandfather cradled and kissed his inspiration — a baby named Luca with the Italian and Irish features of his heritage — then took the stage to deliver the State of the City address in his fifth year as mayor of Akron. For the next 40 minutes, Dan Horrigan spoke beyond the immediate interests of the 1,050 movers and shakers in a sold-out conference room at the John S. Knight Center. Horrigan asked not for his legacy to be measured by the CEOs and civic leaders present but the future generations, especially those less fortunate than his granddaughter, who will look decades from now for a good home, a rewarding career and fair treatment in Akron... Updated at 6:28 AM 1Huntington exec says coronavirus may not have lasting economic impact Feb 26 at 12:45 PM Summit Metro Parks pursuing first funding increase in years Feb 26 at 11:18 PM A ’miracle’ in his pocket: USC’s Austin Jackson still carries life-saving bone marrow donation for his sister Feb 26 at 3:36 PM PUCO approves natural gas settlement to benefit consumers Feb 26 at 11:19 PM Cleveland Clinic opens first food allergy center in northern Ohio Feb 26 at 10:44 PM Cavaliers 108, 76ers 94: Collin Sexton leads Cavs over 76ers Feb 26 at 9:48 PM Here’s where to find Akron-area fish fries during Lent Feb 26 at 6:03 PM Hartville Hardware adds Geauga County store Feb 26 at 3:00 PM Ohio infant deaths decline, but racial disparity persists Feb 26 at 1:25 PM Goodyear solidifies grip on shoe market in deal with Skechers Updated Feb 26 at 11:21 PM Photos: Kent Roosevelt vs Wadsworth Basketball Updated Feb 26 at 8:32 PM Hundreds of Ohioans being monitored for possible coronavirus Feb 26 at 3:01 PM Happening Now Akron area closings, delays, road conditions and weather forecast Posted at 6:31 AM High school boys basketball: Senior Trevin Carter does it all for Ellet Updated at 12:55 AM Cavaliers looking like different team after coaching change Updated at 12:48 AM High school girls basketball: Norton to meet Northwest in Division II district final Posted at 12:48 AM ’Uncomfortable’ speech is ’call to action around equity’ in Akron Updated at 6:28 AM FirstEnergy commits to 250 electric trucks from Lordstown Updated Feb 26 at 11:24 PM Get our newsletters Our top news, delivered to your inbox Never miss a story Choose the plan that’s right for you. Digital access or digital and print delivery. Subscribe Now Sign up for daily e-mails Sign up Site Services Contact UsArchives NIE E-Edition Subscribe Subscriber Services Subscriber Digital Services Marketplace Classifieds Place an Ad Legal Notices Business Directory Advertise with Us Pay Your Ad Bill Submissions News Tips Letters to the editor Calendar Stay Connected Facebook Twitter Instagram RSS © Gannett Co., Inc. 2020. All rights reserved. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. Akron Beacon Journal ~ 388 S. Main St. Suite 720 Akron, OH 44311 ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Cookie Policy ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service ~ Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK Subscribe Now Site Archive Home News Local Crime State Politics Education Columnists Business Technology News Column Real Estate Transfers Gas Buddy Sports Browns Indians Cavs RubberDucks University of Akron Kent State BuckeyeXtra College High School Pro NFL MLB NBA Golf Entertainment Arts Movies Music Things to Do TV Guide Fun Stuff Lifestyle Beer Food Health Home & Garden Religion Books Travel Local History Opinion Editorials Columnists Voice of the People Obituaries Writers Malcolm Abram Alan Ashworth Michael Beaven Katie Byard Kerry Clawson Bob Dyer Amanda Garrett Ryan Lewis Betty Lin-Fisher Doug Livingston Jim Mackinnon Phil Masturzo Sean McDonnell Emily Mills Jennifer Pignolet Mark J. Price Marla Ridenour George Thomas Nate Ulrich Stephanie Warsmith Craig Webb More Photos Videos Calendar Archives Contests Branded Content HOMES & LIVING EDITION Home and Garden Decorator Newspapers in Education Southern Kitchen Subscriber Subscribe E-Edition Circulation Subscriber Services Subscriber Digital Services Market Place Business Directory Advertise with Us Classifieds Place an Ad Homes Cars Jobs Pay Your Ad Bill Celebrations Feedback Ownership Terms of Use Privacy Policy Gannett Publications © 2015...