30 New Year’s Resolution Ideas to Make 2024 Healthier, Happier & More Secure
Creating New Year’s resolutions has become a time-honored tradition for many. It embodies the spirit of renewal in the new year with the opportunity for self-improvement. But finding the right resolution for you—one that you will actually keep—isn’t an easy process. Here, we offer tips for creating your resolutions, learning how to keep them and […]
National Museum of African American History and Culture
by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy with various educational opportunities throughout January. From in-person activities to online offerings, the museum commemorates King and the holiday surrounding his impact on the world. Beginning […]
Social Security: Understanding It’s Past & Future
by Mahalia Boyd, UniteNews Contributing Writer Social Security has a long and evolving history. The program began with the Social Security Act of 1935. The Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a response to the economic challenges of the Great Depression. It was an attempt to limit unforeseen or unprepared […]
Embrace the New Year: A Guide to Starting 2024 Happy, Healthy, and Strong
by Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar flips to a new year, we face a fresh opportunity to take control of our lives and set the stage for a year filled with happiness, health, and the best quality of life. Many people use the new year to set […]
A Tribute Bench to recognize Dr Rosalyn Thomas
by Serenity Sosa, UniteNews Contributing Writer Throughout my academic journey at Drury University, I have had the honor of closely collaborating with Dr. Rosalyn Thomas, whose impactful role as the Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion resonates across our campus. Dr. Thomas has left an indelible mark by spearheading initiatives such as the Kente Stole […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – 2024 and beyond
by Heather Noggle, UniteNews Contributing Writer ChatGPT celebrated a birthday in November of 2023. If you haven’t tried it out, now is a good time to interact with the free version. You can find it at chat, openai.com. You’ll have to register the first time you use it. The world shifts and changes in […]
Celebrate Culture In the Ozarks at the 27th SGF Multicultural Festival
Springfield, MO—Unite of Southwest Missouri proudly presents the 27th Annual Springfield Multicultural Festival, a celebration of diverse cultures in the Ozarks. The event is set to take place on Monday, January 15, 2024, from 12 pm to 4 pm, coinciding with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center. […]
Tips for Back to School After Winter Break
by Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer Winter break is upon us bringing holidays and celebrations galore— like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa— which adds color and fun into an otherwise dull, cold time of year. These different merriments are a time of laughter, joy and family fulfillment that can induce a kind of joyful haze that […]
Connect students with opportunities in your organization
By Nicki Donnelson UniteNews Contributing Writer No matter where you are in an organization – from the intern to the CEO – you got your start by being offered an opportunity. Maybe it was a chance to excel in the classroom. Maybe it was at a lemonade stand where you made your first buck. Or […]
Baseball and Silver Springs Park in Segregated Springfield
Written by Joan Hampton-Porter The 13.8-acre Silver Springs Park was purchased in 1918 for the sum of $7,043 as the park for Black Springfieldians. When Silver Springs was purchased, it was described as having an ever-flowing spring, Silver Spring, being heavily wooded, and having Jordan Creek flowing through the park. During the 1930s there was […]
