Tameka Thornton’s family taught her the value of giving back. Her parents and grandparents. Her brothers and sisters.
Her uncles, Robert and Micheal Dowdell, returned to Akron after college to run recreational sports leagues at Ed Davis Community Center. After graduating from high school in the Atlanta area, she also returned to Akron.
Her path? Coaching girls cheerleading and helping Black residents overcome historic barriers to home ownership. She currently works for United Purpose Mortgage…