On Sunday, Akron’s Black Exchange marketplace highlights Black Business Month

Bring your wallet, your curiosity, and appetite — ready to be spoiled by Akron’s Black-owned businesses.

The Black Exchange: A Marketplace Experience is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 24 from 1-5 p.m. at the Akron Urban League (440 Vernon Odom Blvd.). Organizers plan to showcase a variety of local businesses, ensuring that they are seen, heard and supported during National Black Business Month.

Akron is home to a growing network of Black entrepreneurs, from food trucks to financial services — many of which are expected to participate…

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