Visa Launches Program Offering $10K Grants to Black Women Business Owners
In an effort to specifically support Black women-owned small businesses, Visa is extending their partnership with IFundWomen through a new series of grants and educational […]
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CFO expands grantmaking for diversity, equity and inclusion
Springfield, MO—The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is expanding its grantmaking to address issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion, both in the Springfield metro […]
SPS names new Executive Director of Secondary Learning
Springfield, Mo., Wednesday, July 15, 2020 – Springfield Public Schools is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Ron L. Woodard as executive director of […]
JUSTICE Act Introduced in United States Senate
Addresses Police Reform, Accountability, and Transparency WASHINGTON – Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John […]
Gloria Morris, Retired Pipkin Educator, and Counselor is mourned
Springfield, MO—Gloria Morris, who devoted nearly half a century to the children of Pipkin Middle School, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 18, 2020. She officially retired […]
Unite News awarded CFO Grant for African American COVID-19 Connection to Resources & Services Project
Springfield, MO—Unite of Southwest Missouri, Inc has partnered with CPO Caring Communities, Springfield NAACP, and Prosper Springfield to launch a COVID-19 resources and services outreach […]
SPS Celebrates Juneteenth
Springfield, MO—On Friday, Springfield Public Schools will pause to celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest national commemoration of the end of slavery, by reflecting upon and honoring […]
Mind Over Moment: 6 Tools to Build Resilience, Happiness and Success
By Anne Grady Do you often feel like you have spent your whole day chipping away at your to-do list without accomplishing any of the […]
Black History Summer Academy 2020
Springfield, MO—Today is the first day of Black History Summer Academy 2020 June 8-12. The theme is Hidden Gems of Springfield, Missouri —“The Undefeated” The […]
Race Matters on PBS
WATCH LIVE: ‘Race Matters: America in Crisis,’ a PBS NewsHour Special Across the United States, frustration and outrage are pouring out onto the streets over […]