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Men’s health and wellness summit on June 10th

Springfield, MO— The Men’s Impact Summit, co-sponsored by the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative, UniteNews Publication, Springfield NAACP, and the E-Factory, invites men from all walks of life to come together for a day of empowerment. With the theme “Men on The Move: Stronger, Wiser, and Better,” this free community event

SAAB City Wide Awards Reception Celebrates Students and Supporters

Springfield, MO—On April 26, SAAB (formerly known as Student African American Brotherhood) hosted their highly anticipated third annual SAAB City Wide Awards Reception at the Kickapoo High School cafeteria. This event was a resounding success, with distinguished individuals such as Dr. Grenita Lathan and various SAAB Ambassador Council Members including;

Anxiety: What It Is And How It Affects The Black Community

Everyone experiences occasional anxiety, from self-consciousness before a big presentation to nervousness over job performance. However, ongoing worry or extreme fear is not something that should be overlooked and may indicate a much more serious mental health problem. Below, we cover the most common types of anxiety disorders, their symptoms,

Hear The Arthur Duncan Jazz Trio

Springfield, MO – Come out and hear The Arthur Duncan Jazz Trio at the Where House Bar located at 2463 W Sunshine St., Suite 120 next to Mama G’s Kitchen. The jazz trio features Arthur Duncan on keyboard, Ernie Bedell, Sr on bass guitar, and Richard Allen on drums. The

Artsfest starts May 6th on Walnut Street

Join us Saturday, May 6th, and Sunday, May 7th for 2023 Artsfest! Presented by Great Southern Bank and hosted by the Springfield Regional Arts Council, Artsfest is one of the biggest outdoor art festivals in Southwest Missouri. Known for featuring over 100 artists from all over the country, live entertainment,

Performing at Artsfest, May 6

Springfield, MO – Vic Vaughan and Souled Out, is a super-talented super-charged Funk, Blues, Dance, Rock, and R&B band. In May, they will perform on May 6, 2023, at ArtsFest on Historic Walnut Street at 12:00 pm. On May 26, 2023, Vic Vaughan and Souled Out will perform at Carrie’s

Gigs in the Garden brings local musicians for free concerts

Springfield, MO – Hatch Foundation and Springfield Sister Cities Association present Gigs in the Garden, an outdoor concert series at 2 p.m. on Sundays, May 7, 14 and 21, 2023. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a variety of local performance groups in an extraordinary setting. The concerts

 Can Self-Sufficiency Be a Double-Edged Sword?

by Jacqueline Jadidian, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO— Self-sufficiency is described as the ability to provide for one’s needs without outside aide. Many facets of our society promote self-sufficiency, such as social media and entertainment, family values, religion and/or spirituality, Corporate America mindset, sports teams, etc. As everything in life

Men’s health and wellness summit on June 10th

Springfield, MO— The Men’s Impact Summit, co-sponsored by the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative, UniteNews Publication, Springfield NAACP, and the E-Factory, invites men from all walks of life to come together for a day of empowerment. With the theme “Men on The Move: Stronger, Wiser, and Better,” this free community event

SAAB City Wide Awards Reception Celebrates Students and Supporters

Springfield, MO—On April 26, SAAB (formerly known as Student African American Brotherhood) hosted their highly anticipated third annual SAAB City Wide Awards Reception at the Kickapoo High School cafeteria. This event was a resounding success, with distinguished individuals such as Dr. Grenita Lathan and various SAAB Ambassador Council Members including;

Anxiety: What It Is And How It Affects The Black Community

Everyone experiences occasional anxiety, from self-consciousness before a big presentation to nervousness over job performance. However, ongoing worry or extreme fear is not something that should be overlooked and may indicate a much more serious mental health problem. Below, we cover the most common types of anxiety disorders, their symptoms,

Hear The Arthur Duncan Jazz Trio

Springfield, MO – Come out and hear The Arthur Duncan Jazz Trio at the Where House Bar located at 2463 W Sunshine St., Suite 120 next to Mama G’s Kitchen. The jazz trio features Arthur Duncan on keyboard, Ernie Bedell, Sr on bass guitar, and Richard Allen on drums. The

Artsfest starts May 6th on Walnut Street

Join us Saturday, May 6th, and Sunday, May 7th for 2023 Artsfest! Presented by Great Southern Bank and hosted by the Springfield Regional Arts Council, Artsfest is one of the biggest outdoor art festivals in Southwest Missouri. Known for featuring over 100 artists from all over the country, live entertainment,

Performing at Artsfest, May 6

Springfield, MO – Vic Vaughan and Souled Out, is a super-talented super-charged Funk, Blues, Dance, Rock, and R&B band. In May, they will perform on May 6, 2023, at ArtsFest on Historic Walnut Street at 12:00 pm. On May 26, 2023, Vic Vaughan and Souled Out will perform at Carrie’s

Gigs in the Garden brings local musicians for free concerts

Springfield, MO – Hatch Foundation and Springfield Sister Cities Association present Gigs in the Garden, an outdoor concert series at 2 p.m. on Sundays, May 7, 14 and 21, 2023. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a variety of local performance groups in an extraordinary setting. The concerts

 Can Self-Sufficiency Be a Double-Edged Sword?

by Jacqueline Jadidian, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO— Self-sufficiency is described as the ability to provide for one’s needs without outside aide. Many facets of our society promote self-sufficiency, such as social media and entertainment, family values, religion and/or spirituality, Corporate America mindset, sports teams, etc. As everything in life