Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
Written by: Joan Hampton-Porter Curator, History Museum on the Square Since prior to the American Revolution, Black Americans have fought in this country’s battles. Both free Blacks and those enslaved fought in the American Revolution. Some of the Black troops were armed soldiers, and others worked as teamsters or general
By Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer As part of my job in Springfield Public Schools, I facilitate empowerment groups for young ladies. As I spend time with the various students, I have noticed that there are many young people that are struggling with reading. If your child is having difficulty
Springfield, MO—Are you a graduating minority high school student with big dreams and a passion for change? The NAACP is excited to announce the 2024 NAACP Youth Scholarship, an incredible opportunity designed to empower the next generation of leaders through education. In addition, we are proud to introduce the Jacquelin
By Nicki Donnelson When efactory opened 10 years ago, it started as an incubator space and a place for small businesses to grow. At that point, we never envisioned how much growth we could have in the next decade. By physically expanding into additional locations and adding new services and
By Charlotte Hardin UniteNews Contributing Writer The Springfield Business Journal recently announced the 2024 Class of Men of the Year honorees. This award recognizes the personal, professional, philanthropic, civic, and cultural contributions and achievements of 20 businessmen throughout the Springfield area. Congratulations to Mr. Duan Gavel, employed by City Utilities
By Jase Orion UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield’s premier micro mobility providers have expanded their fleet, and have made great strides in their service’s convenience since arriving on the scene in 2021. On June 13, 2022, Springfield City Council approved new rules for electric scooter rentals. Implementing micro-mobility device rules that
By Mahalia Boyd, UniteNews Staff Writer Building a strong financial house involves understanding your financial status, creating an emergency fund, reducing debt, investing wisely, regular review and adjustments, legal considerations, retirement planning, and estate planning, which is a crucial and timely topic in today’s economic landscape. We’ll explore strategies and
By Heather Noggle, UniteNews Staff Writer AI’s been in ads and the news for the last few years. ChatGPT’s wide release in late 2022 meant we could play with AI in human, conversational ways. The big buzz in the tech scene is now about quantum computing, which will enable machines
By Felicia Collins, M.D., M.P.H. UniteNews Guest Writer April 1 marked the start of National Minority Health Month. This year’s theme is Better Health Through Better Understanding, which focuses on improving health outcomes by providing racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities with culturally and linguistically competent
By Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward adopting plant-based diets, with more people exploring a lifestyle centered around fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. A plant-based diet has many benefits. It is essential to weigh both the advantages and potential downsides. Let’s
Written by: Joan Hampton-Porter Curator, History Museum on the Square Since prior to the American Revolution, Black Americans have fought in this country’s battles. Both free Blacks and those enslaved fought in the American Revolution. Some of the Black troops were armed soldiers, and others worked as teamsters or general
By Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer As part of my job in Springfield Public Schools, I facilitate empowerment groups for young ladies. As I spend time with the various students, I have noticed that there are many young people that are struggling with reading. If your child is having difficulty
Springfield, MO—Are you a graduating minority high school student with big dreams and a passion for change? The NAACP is excited to announce the 2024 NAACP Youth Scholarship, an incredible opportunity designed to empower the next generation of leaders through education. In addition, we are proud to introduce the Jacquelin
By Nicki Donnelson When efactory opened 10 years ago, it started as an incubator space and a place for small businesses to grow. At that point, we never envisioned how much growth we could have in the next decade. By physically expanding into additional locations and adding new services and
By Charlotte Hardin UniteNews Contributing Writer The Springfield Business Journal recently announced the 2024 Class of Men of the Year honorees. This award recognizes the personal, professional, philanthropic, civic, and cultural contributions and achievements of 20 businessmen throughout the Springfield area. Congratulations to Mr. Duan Gavel, employed by City Utilities
By Jase Orion UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield’s premier micro mobility providers have expanded their fleet, and have made great strides in their service’s convenience since arriving on the scene in 2021. On June 13, 2022, Springfield City Council approved new rules for electric scooter rentals. Implementing micro-mobility device rules that
By Mahalia Boyd, UniteNews Staff Writer Building a strong financial house involves understanding your financial status, creating an emergency fund, reducing debt, investing wisely, regular review and adjustments, legal considerations, retirement planning, and estate planning, which is a crucial and timely topic in today’s economic landscape. We’ll explore strategies and
By Heather Noggle, UniteNews Staff Writer AI’s been in ads and the news for the last few years. ChatGPT’s wide release in late 2022 meant we could play with AI in human, conversational ways. The big buzz in the tech scene is now about quantum computing, which will enable machines
By Felicia Collins, M.D., M.P.H. UniteNews Guest Writer April 1 marked the start of National Minority Health Month. This year’s theme is Better Health Through Better Understanding, which focuses on improving health outcomes by providing racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities with culturally and linguistically competent
By Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward adopting plant-based diets, with more people exploring a lifestyle centered around fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. A plant-based diet has many benefits. It is essential to weigh both the advantages and potential downsides. Let’s
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