Ta-Nehisi Coates Heads To Rutgers University For Post-Election Conversation On Race And Democracy
Photo by Carol Lee Rose/Getty Images for Decolonizing Wealth Project by Selena Hill November 2, 2026 The award-winning author will reflect on the 2026 midterm elections and the future of American democracy during a public conversation in Newark, NJ. Award-winning author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates is bringing his perspective on race, politics, and democracy to […]
‘Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness:’ Kimberlé Crenshaw On Intersectionality, Anita Hill, & The Future Of American Democracy
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty What happens when racism, sexism, and other forms of inequality collide? And what does it mean when movements for justice fail to recognize how these struggles are interconnected? In this episode of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, renowned legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw explores intersectionality, the framework she developed […]
Black Founders Turn AI Bias Into Business Opportunity With ‘StyleMyCrown’
AI-generated Image by Selena Hill November 2, 2026 Christelle Mombo-Zigah and Dr. Isi Idemudia are using artificial intelligence to close representation gaps in beauty technology. Two Black women entrepreneurs are turning a longstanding problem in artificial intelligence into a business opportunity in the beauty industry. Christelle Mombo-Zigah and Dr. Isi Idemudia, co-founders of FairScan AI, […]
Angel Reese’s Title Run Ends As A Dream Deferred, Not Denied
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty Sixty-two years, one month, and thirteen days after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood before a crowd on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to declare he had a dream of uncompromising freedom, a twenty-three-year-old basketball phenom named Angel Reese sent a brief, public transmission that contained her own declaration […]
Steve Warren Named to Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Former NFL defensive tackle Steve Warren, whose football career took him from the University of Nebraska to the Green Bay Packers, has been named to the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The 2026 class was announced May 12 during a press luncheon at Drury University. Warren joins other inductees […]
Business Support Is Closer Than You Think
Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats. Owner. Salesperson. Hiring manager. Bookkeeper. Strategist. Problem-solver. But business owners do not have to navigate every challenge alone. Across Missouri, no-cost resources are available to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions, strengthen their businesses and find the funding and expertise they need to move forward. Connect […]
Trump’s Agriculture Secretary Posts Racist Halloween Meme Featuring Black Welfare Fraudster
Source: Brooke Rollins / x Here’s a question: Is pretty much everyone in the Republican Party participating in a secret MAGA raffle with various prizes being awarded to whoever can be the most publicly racist for no discernible reason whatsoever? It’s bad enough that leading up to the midterm elections, GOP campaign rallies and Klan […]
The Field: Putting the “U” in Unity, One Shirt at a Time
For Christopher Huddleston, clothing is about more than fashion. It is a way to tell a story, celebrate community, and reconnect people to the place they call home. Through his clothing brand, The Field, Huddleston is turning his love for Springfield into a message of unity, resilience, and community pride. After spending approximately 23 years […]
Every Home Has A Story
The Springfield-Greene County Library’s Local History & Genealogy Department is your gateway to the past. For decades, Local History & Genealogy has preserved Ozarks history and culture through expansive physical and digital collections, engaging exhibits and public programs. Staff also provide expert assistance to researchers of all experience levels, helping them navigate the Library’s many […]
James E. West: The Black Inventor Who Changed the Way We Hear the World
From smartphones and hearing aids to recording studios and baby monitors, microphones are essential to modern life. Yet many people may not know the name of the Black inventor whose groundbreaking work helped make these devices smaller, more affordable and widely accessible. James Edward Maceo West, an accomplished scientist and acoustics expert, helped […]