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A Roadmap to Eradicating Credit-Card Debt

by Mahalia Boyd, UniteNews Contributing Writer   Springfield, MO—Credit cards are one of the most common financial products in our country, providing the bulk of short-term credit for families. Interest rates on credit cards have risen substantially. According to a recent article on the consumerfinance.gov website, the average interest rates

Back-To-School Study Tips

by Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer   Springfield, MO—The back-to-school season is in full swing, and adjusting to a new academic year after a summer of sunshine and fun can be tough. But, now it is time to get down to the business of managing classes, family, in some cases

“The Males Place” In Charlotte Helps Mentor Boys Through Agriculture

A nonprofit group in Charlotte, N.C., employs a different approach to mentor Black boys from 12 to 18 years old. According to WFAE, The Males Place, founded by Baba Reggie Singleton, empowers young boys by teaching them the skills that can assist them in helping their communities through agriculture. They

Beyond the Package: The Perils of Processed Foods

by Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer   Springfield, MO— Processed or convenience foods have become a significant part of our diets and are prevalent in today’s culture. Processed foods are easy and quick to prepare, making them convenient for busy people and families. In our fast-paced world, convenience is often

Black Travelers and Businesses on Route 66

By Joan Hampton-Porter, Curator, History Museum on the Square The experience of traveling Route 66 was not the same for all Americans. Black travelers during the time of segregation had additional challenges beyond breakdowns, running out of gas, road conditions, getting lost, and the weather. Some businesses would not serve

APT. Another cybersecurity acronym. It means Advanced Persistent Threat

by Heather Noggle UniteNews Contributing Writer   Springfield, MO—APTs are often other countries’ governments and organized cybercrime. If the thought of cybersecurity leaves you scared, these groups are why. “Significant resources” – “sophisticated levels of expertise” – this is what NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) has to say

Springfield NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet and Call for Nominations

by Jase Vorel UniteNews Contributing Writer   Our local chapter of the NAACP will host its annual Freedom Fund Banquet on October 28th, in the Doubletree Hotel on Glenstone. This year’s banquet will feature Dwayne Proctor, Ph.D., as keynote speaker. “It’s been a wonderful turnout since COVID restrictions have been

Innovate SOMO prepares Missourians for careers in high-tech field

by Dr John Stapelton, UniteNews Contributing Writer Across Missouri, the fastest-growing job categories and companies are in the technology field. Also throughout the state, there’s a major deficit in the supply of individuals educated and prepared to tackle those positions. This is even more true in smaller metros and rural

7th Annual Unity on Division Street is Oct 7

Springfield, MO—  The 7th annual Unity on Division gathering is coming up! Come by Smith Park on October 7th for live music, hot food, games for the kids, and special presentations from our local ministers. The Unity on Division project started in 2013 with the guiding question: “Why do people

Pitts Chapel Pastor Hopes to Connect with more people

Springfield, MO— Pastor Tracey Wolff, pastor of the Historic Pitts Chapel on 600 N. Benton Ave., added Grace United Methodist Church on 600 S. Jefferson Ave. to her pastoral duties in July. The United Methodist bishop in Missouri, Rev. Robert Farr, asked Wolff to accept the second ministerial appointment. Given

A Roadmap to Eradicating Credit-Card Debt

by Mahalia Boyd, UniteNews Contributing Writer   Springfield, MO—Credit cards are one of the most common financial products in our country, providing the bulk of short-term credit for families. Interest rates on credit cards have risen substantially. According to a recent article on the consumerfinance.gov website, the average interest rates

Back-To-School Study Tips

by Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer   Springfield, MO—The back-to-school season is in full swing, and adjusting to a new academic year after a summer of sunshine and fun can be tough. But, now it is time to get down to the business of managing classes, family, in some cases

“The Males Place” In Charlotte Helps Mentor Boys Through Agriculture

A nonprofit group in Charlotte, N.C., employs a different approach to mentor Black boys from 12 to 18 years old. According to WFAE, The Males Place, founded by Baba Reggie Singleton, empowers young boys by teaching them the skills that can assist them in helping their communities through agriculture. They

Beyond the Package: The Perils of Processed Foods

by Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer   Springfield, MO— Processed or convenience foods have become a significant part of our diets and are prevalent in today’s culture. Processed foods are easy and quick to prepare, making them convenient for busy people and families. In our fast-paced world, convenience is often

Black Travelers and Businesses on Route 66

By Joan Hampton-Porter, Curator, History Museum on the Square The experience of traveling Route 66 was not the same for all Americans. Black travelers during the time of segregation had additional challenges beyond breakdowns, running out of gas, road conditions, getting lost, and the weather. Some businesses would not serve

APT. Another cybersecurity acronym. It means Advanced Persistent Threat

by Heather Noggle UniteNews Contributing Writer   Springfield, MO—APTs are often other countries’ governments and organized cybercrime. If the thought of cybersecurity leaves you scared, these groups are why. “Significant resources” – “sophisticated levels of expertise” – this is what NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) has to say

Springfield NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet and Call for Nominations

by Jase Vorel UniteNews Contributing Writer   Our local chapter of the NAACP will host its annual Freedom Fund Banquet on October 28th, in the Doubletree Hotel on Glenstone. This year’s banquet will feature Dwayne Proctor, Ph.D., as keynote speaker. “It’s been a wonderful turnout since COVID restrictions have been

Innovate SOMO prepares Missourians for careers in high-tech field

by Dr John Stapelton, UniteNews Contributing Writer Across Missouri, the fastest-growing job categories and companies are in the technology field. Also throughout the state, there’s a major deficit in the supply of individuals educated and prepared to tackle those positions. This is even more true in smaller metros and rural

7th Annual Unity on Division Street is Oct 7

Springfield, MO—  The 7th annual Unity on Division gathering is coming up! Come by Smith Park on October 7th for live music, hot food, games for the kids, and special presentations from our local ministers. The Unity on Division project started in 2013 with the guiding question: “Why do people

Pitts Chapel Pastor Hopes to Connect with more people

Springfield, MO— Pastor Tracey Wolff, pastor of the Historic Pitts Chapel on 600 N. Benton Ave., added Grace United Methodist Church on 600 S. Jefferson Ave. to her pastoral duties in July. The United Methodist bishop in Missouri, Rev. Robert Farr, asked Wolff to accept the second ministerial appointment. Given