"...As an African American from Stow, Ms. Leona Farris is my pioneer," said Kani Hightower, an Akron Municipal Court magistrate and Stow native. "I say you are a pioneer for this community and for those of us who look like us in this community because you chose this land ... and started a legacy that would continue down to people like me."
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See AllAkron Municipal Court Magistrate Kani Hightower said the bridge dedication was a sign that her hometown was moving forward. "It's amazing that the community that I grew up in, where I was one of the f
Join thhe Final Farewell Project on April 30th as they present the Celebration of Life Awards to local community organizations and provide a special honor to Kani Hightower. https://finalfarewellproje
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