Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
Springfield, MO—Earth, Wind & Fire, America’s seventh top-selling musical group of all-time, will be performing at the JQH Arena Friday, October 16, 2015. Equipped with memorable masterpieces like “Shining Star” and “September” in its arsenal, Earth Wind and Fire is one group that you won’t want to miss seeing live.
By Beaunea McNeil, Unite Contributing Writer Springfield, MO—While working, many people are exposed to hazardous conditions in all settings of the work place. Whether it is standing on the top step of a tall ladder or controlling a heavy duty machine, any job can be dangerous, even if the job
By Kent Hoover, Washington Bureau Chief Washington, DC—Federal contracting officials now have the power to award sole-source contracts to women-owned businesses, a tool that should help the government finally achieve its goal of awarding five percent of its procurement dollars to women. Under a rule published Monday by the Small Business
Springfield, MO—It’s time for the huge Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale! The week-long event runs Tuesday-Sunday, Oct. 20-25 at Remington’s, 1655 W. Republic Road. If you want to get a jump on the sales, come to the Friends Night Preview Sale from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19,
Springfield, MO—Washington Avenue Baptist Church began in 1868 as Second Baptist Church and after 18 years, the church experienced a split. Following this split, both groups came together in 1885 agreeing to come back together upon renaming the church Washington Avenue Baptist Church which began in 1886, according to church
by Beaunea McNeil, Unite Contributing Writer Look around. If you are in a public setting, how many afros do you see? Maybe one? Maybe two? Three? Becoming the norm for many Black Americans, the love for kinky and tightly coiled hair continues to grow in all forms of life. Embracing
by Lyle Foster, Unite Contributing Writer Well, I don’t know where to start! I almost want to start with a few exclamations but I am going to try to stay calm. I had to go see this movie because the Unite audience needs to know about it. Early reports about
Springfield, MO—The Blues Society of the Ozarks (BSO) and the American Legion Vietnam War Memorial Post 639 present the Greater Ozarks Blues Festival Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, 2015. The nine-band (including three headliners) festival will be held at the American Legion Vietnam War Memorial Post 639,
On Two Fronts: Latinos and Vietnam on PBS 9 p.m. Tuesday, September 22 Examine the Latino experience during a war that placed its heaviest burden on working-class youth and their communities. Framing the documentary are memoirs of two siblings, Everett and Delia Alvarez, who stood on opposite sides of the
By LESLIE CARRIER The local Minorities in Business (MIB) group serves as a great advocate for increasing minority and women owned businesses in our community. Leslie Carrier talks with Wes Pratt, Interim President, who explains how MIB works with the Chamber of Commerce, City of Springfield, and Greene County to
Springfield, MO—Earth, Wind & Fire, America’s seventh top-selling musical group of all-time, will be performing at the JQH Arena Friday, October 16, 2015. Equipped with memorable masterpieces like “Shining Star” and “September” in its arsenal, Earth Wind and Fire is one group that you won’t want to miss seeing live.
By Beaunea McNeil, Unite Contributing Writer Springfield, MO—While working, many people are exposed to hazardous conditions in all settings of the work place. Whether it is standing on the top step of a tall ladder or controlling a heavy duty machine, any job can be dangerous, even if the job
By Kent Hoover, Washington Bureau Chief Washington, DC—Federal contracting officials now have the power to award sole-source contracts to women-owned businesses, a tool that should help the government finally achieve its goal of awarding five percent of its procurement dollars to women. Under a rule published Monday by the Small Business
Springfield, MO—It’s time for the huge Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale! The week-long event runs Tuesday-Sunday, Oct. 20-25 at Remington’s, 1655 W. Republic Road. If you want to get a jump on the sales, come to the Friends Night Preview Sale from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19,
Springfield, MO—Washington Avenue Baptist Church began in 1868 as Second Baptist Church and after 18 years, the church experienced a split. Following this split, both groups came together in 1885 agreeing to come back together upon renaming the church Washington Avenue Baptist Church which began in 1886, according to church
by Beaunea McNeil, Unite Contributing Writer Look around. If you are in a public setting, how many afros do you see? Maybe one? Maybe two? Three? Becoming the norm for many Black Americans, the love for kinky and tightly coiled hair continues to grow in all forms of life. Embracing
by Lyle Foster, Unite Contributing Writer Well, I don’t know where to start! I almost want to start with a few exclamations but I am going to try to stay calm. I had to go see this movie because the Unite audience needs to know about it. Early reports about
Springfield, MO—The Blues Society of the Ozarks (BSO) and the American Legion Vietnam War Memorial Post 639 present the Greater Ozarks Blues Festival Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, 2015. The nine-band (including three headliners) festival will be held at the American Legion Vietnam War Memorial Post 639,
On Two Fronts: Latinos and Vietnam on PBS 9 p.m. Tuesday, September 22 Examine the Latino experience during a war that placed its heaviest burden on working-class youth and their communities. Framing the documentary are memoirs of two siblings, Everett and Delia Alvarez, who stood on opposite sides of the
By LESLIE CARRIER The local Minorities in Business (MIB) group serves as a great advocate for increasing minority and women owned businesses in our community. Leslie Carrier talks with Wes Pratt, Interim President, who explains how MIB works with the Chamber of Commerce, City of Springfield, and Greene County to
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