/news/tags/bayard-rustin-lgbtqia-resource-center Bayard Rustin LGBTQIA Resource Center en-US Copyright Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:38:27 GMT /community/2023-12-05/akron-police-implements-safe-place-program-to-help-victims-of-hate-crimes The Safe Place Program is being implemented in Akron to swiftly help those affected by a hate crime. The city and police department will partner with businesses to offer training. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:38:27 GMT /community/2023-12-05/akron-police-implements-safe-place-program-to-help-victims-of-hate-crimes Emma MacNiven /community/2023-11-17/akron-top-rated-for-lgbtq-policies-but-there-is-still-work-to-be-done The city of Akron scored 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index. The index rates municipal law and policy on its support of LGBTQ+ people. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 22:20:39 GMT /community/2023-11-17/akron-top-rated-for-lgbtq-policies-but-there-is-still-work-to-be-done Grace Springer /news/community/2022-04-19/new-resource-center-provides-support-for-akrons-black-lgbtq-community Services include HIV prevention, housing referrals, mental health and substance abuse counseling and job readiness training. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:14:45 GMT /news/community/2022-04-19/new-resource-center-provides-support-for-akrons-black-lgbtq-community Kelly Krabill