<ul><li>Dominique Waters, an HBCU graduate, launched the nonprofit Akron Sneaker Academy to introduce inner-city youth to STEM programs and careers by leveraging sneaker culture.</li><li>The 'Seoul, Soul, Sole' event in Akron highlighted the city's sneaker culture, bringing together NFL players, artists, and Nike executives to celebrate exclusivity and creativity.</li><li>Waters aims to inspire young people to invest in their communities and explore opportunities in smaller towns through workshops that blend design, science, and engineering.</li><li>Since its inception in January 2024, the Akron Sneaker Academy has impacted over 800 students and plans to expand into a Global Innovation Center focused on sneakers in the future.</li></ul>

HBCU Graduate Launches Sneaker Academy To Introduce Youth to STEM Careers

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