A nonprofit organization in Akron is hoping to reach young people through sneaker culture 鈥� and the effort comes at a critical time.
Last summer, a mass shooting at Mason Community Learning Center left more than a dozen young people injured. In response, Akron city leaders committed $100,000 to youth sports and wellness programs and reinvested in other crime-deterring efforts.
But how can communities connect with kids before they reach a crisis point?
Wednesday on the "Sound of Ideas," the Akron Sneaker Academy's founder joins the program to explain how he's working to address these issues by using shoes as a gateway to hands-on learning, mentorship and exposure to science and technology.
Guests:
- Dominique Waters, Founder & Executive Director, Akron Sneaker Academy
- Michael Redovian, M.D., Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Akron Children's Hospital
