Tiretown Members – Recipients of OBWLC Significant African American Males

Congratulations to Tiretown members William E. Blake and Larry F. Thomas, who were recognized by the Akron Chapter of the Ohio Black Women’s Black Leadership Caucus for making a difference in the community. The 34th Annual Salute to Significant African American Male’s breakfast was held January 13 at Our Lady of the Cedars, 507 S. […]

2024 Tiretown Golf Club Schedule

2024 Tiretown Golf Club ScheduleDirector of Golf Activities: Clarence Mitchell Jr. – junemitchell1217@gmail.com Date              Golf Course                    Tee Time Saturday April 20 Club meeting @ Alpha Center 10:00 AM Saturday April 20 Good Park GC. 12:00 PM Saturday April 27 Mayfair CC. 10:00 AM Saturday May 4      Spring Hill GC. 9:00 AM Saturday May 11 Raintree […]

Tiretown Golf Club and Tiretown Golf Charities 5th Annual Scholarship Banquet

Tiretown Golf Club and Tiretown Golf Charities held its 5th annual scholarship banquet on Oct. 28 at the Alpha Center in Akron. The nation’s largest predominantly Black golf club recognized seven Akron-area scholars during its ceremony.  All of the 2023 high school graduates will attend either Kent State University or the University of Akron. The scholarship […]

15-Year-Old Makes History As Youngest African American Junior Golf Champion

15-Year-Old Makes History As Youngest African American Junior Golf Champion BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors *Originally Reported by Blacknews  Nationwide — Shyla Brown, a 15-year-old Black teen from McKinney, Texas, is making history as the youngest African-American Junior Golf Champion. She recently became among the only four nationally ranked high school golfers selected to compete in the prestigious Southwest Airlines Showcase […]

First Black pro football player is subject of new biography | Book Talk

First Black pro football player is subject of new biography | Book Talk Barbara McIntyre Special to USA TODAY Network Ohio Why isn’t Charles Follis in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? One might think the first Black professional football player in America would be a shoo-in. In “Follis: Greatness Transcends,” former Beacon Journal sportswriter Ralph […]

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