# Event Details - **Event Name**: "Skin Color" Tour & Discussion - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join artist Althea Jones and the Cummings Center for an interactive tour and discussion on the subjects of race, skin color, and psychology.About this EventJoin artist Althea Jones and the Cummings Center for a specialized tour and interactive discussion on the subjects of race, skin color, and psychology. Visitors will engage with the complex history of race and psychological science through the Cummings Center’s National Museum of Psychology, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at Jones’ ongoing project: Skin Color.Program5:30PM - 6:45PM: Visitors will explore the National Museum of Psychology through the Cummings Center’s guided Race & Psychology Tour, which examines the power of psychological science to both reinforce and resist systems of racial injustice. The interactive tour explores histories of diagnosis, institutionalization, intelligence testing, and racial profiling alongside the powerful contributions of psychologists of color throughout the 20th century.6:45PM - 8:00PM: Visitors will move upstairs for a moderated discussion with artist Althea Jones, who will discuss the Skin Color project and exhibition. Jones will discuss the project’s history and reflect on connections between her work and the prior museum tour.LocationThe event will take place on the 1st and 3rd floors of the Cummings Center building. The street address is 73 S. College Street Akron, Ohio 44325-4302 (on the corner of Mill and College Streets).AccessibilityA wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the northeast side of the building, near the main entrance. The building, including museum galleries and classrooms, is wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair is available to loan for those visiting. Please contact us ahead of time with any accessibility requirements so we can work together to make your visit comfortable.For more information, see our accessibility page.ParkingFree visitor parking is available in the lot directly adjacent to our building, which includes four visitor spots and one accessible parking spot near the front door. Three additional free visitor spaces are available in Lot 30, on the corner of College & Market Streets.Additional paid parking is available in Lot 30, as well as Lot 40 (on Mill Street, just a short walk from the Cummings Center). Visitors must scan the ParkMobile QR code and enter their vehicle license plate. Additional metered parking is available on College Street. Metered parking is $1/hour and is operated by the City of Akron via the Flowbird app.TransitLocal bus service is provided by Akron Metro. Stops closest to the Cummings Center are at Mill & College; E. Market & College; and Main & E. Bowery St. Further route details are available from Akron Metro.For University of Akron students, faculty, and staff, the Roo Express stops at the nearby College St. Circle and at Fir Hill Towers. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/skin-color-tour-and-discussion/100001998923884147 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Sports, Art, science-fair, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Cummings Center for the History of Psychology - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Akron - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Cummings Center for the History of Psychology - **lat**: 41.0805957 - **long**: -81.5107372 - **full address**: Cummings Center for the History of Psychology, 73 South College Street, Akron, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: "Skin Color" Tour & Discussion - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/08ec8f9fa0867108c2666467e1b2ceaef208eeed63fc7e1ad48145cca5aef303-rimg-w1200-h792-dcb8a8a8-gmir.jpg?v=1787718133 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is "Skin Color" Tour & Discussion being held? - **A:** "Skin Color" Tour & Discussion takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Cummings Center for the History of Psychology, 73 South College Street, Akron, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing "Skin Color" Tour & Discussion? - **A:** "Skin Color" Tour & Discussion is organized by Cummings Center for the History of Psychology. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** "Skin Color" Tour & Discussion is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Akron, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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