Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
by Gwen Marshall, SPS Springfield, MO— As adults, we have learned that negative thinking is like a wall that closes us in, and keeps us from achieving our goals. It is the same way for our students, negative attitudes can hold them back from their true potential in the areas
Springfield, MO— Crosstown BBQ restaurant is an iconic establishment that has been serving delicious food to the people of Southwest Missouri, for over 50 years. However, the restaurant is facing a major challenge with construction work taking place on Division Street. The construction work on Division Street has made it
L to R: Tujuania Reese, Omega Nu Omega Chapter President, Lee Ann Neill, Director of Health Services for SPS and Dr. Grenita Lathan, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools Springfield, MO—The Omega Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® is improving the lives of menstruators one period at a
Early spring with the Springfield-Greene County Library brings two notable authors, a concert, and lessons in Black entrepreneurship. Kwame Alexander, award-winning young adult author and educator, will talk to all ages about young adult literature at a free program at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Springfield Art Museum,
By Okla Jones ·Updated February 9, 2023 Almost four years after the finale of the BBC series Luther, Idris Elba is reprising his role as the series’ titular character in the upcoming Netflix film Luther: The Fallen Sun. News of the continuation film broke in December of last year, via
As we celebrate Black History Month, the 142-year-old legacy of John T. Ward is one of many that continues to inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more. Having weathered two world wars, a Great Depression, and a global pandemic, E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co., the
Meet Oronde Booker and his 14-year-old son, Kendall, who are making history as the founders of Book Dawg Sports, the first ever Black-owned athletic supply company. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company is already taking pre-orders for its flagship product called HW101, which is a basketball made with premium microfiber
The Brooklyn Nets have traded superstar forward Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns. According to ESPN, the Nets also sent veteran forward T.J. Warren to the Suns for Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks, and a 2028 pick swap. They’ll get unprotected picks in 2023, 2025, 2027
This year’s Super Bowl commercials are costing corporations pretty pennies. Associated Press reports businesses from Netflix to Google have spent close to $7 million each on ads premiering during Sunday’s big game. The 30-second, and some 90-second ads, capture the attention of an estimated 100 million viewers every year. Some
Community Cornerstones: Springfield’s Black Educators showcases the rich history of Black American education in Springfield through the lens of the educators who were the cornerstones of the Black community before desegregation. Experience the enlightening story of Springfield’s Black educational history and its connection to a national conversation. The exhibit is
by Gwen Marshall, SPS Springfield, MO— As adults, we have learned that negative thinking is like a wall that closes us in, and keeps us from achieving our goals. It is the same way for our students, negative attitudes can hold them back from their true potential in the areas
Springfield, MO— Crosstown BBQ restaurant is an iconic establishment that has been serving delicious food to the people of Southwest Missouri, for over 50 years. However, the restaurant is facing a major challenge with construction work taking place on Division Street. The construction work on Division Street has made it
L to R: Tujuania Reese, Omega Nu Omega Chapter President, Lee Ann Neill, Director of Health Services for SPS and Dr. Grenita Lathan, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools Springfield, MO—The Omega Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® is improving the lives of menstruators one period at a
Early spring with the Springfield-Greene County Library brings two notable authors, a concert, and lessons in Black entrepreneurship. Kwame Alexander, award-winning young adult author and educator, will talk to all ages about young adult literature at a free program at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Springfield Art Museum,
By Okla Jones ·Updated February 9, 2023 Almost four years after the finale of the BBC series Luther, Idris Elba is reprising his role as the series’ titular character in the upcoming Netflix film Luther: The Fallen Sun. News of the continuation film broke in December of last year, via
As we celebrate Black History Month, the 142-year-old legacy of John T. Ward is one of many that continues to inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more. Having weathered two world wars, a Great Depression, and a global pandemic, E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co., the
Meet Oronde Booker and his 14-year-old son, Kendall, who are making history as the founders of Book Dawg Sports, the first ever Black-owned athletic supply company. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company is already taking pre-orders for its flagship product called HW101, which is a basketball made with premium microfiber
The Brooklyn Nets have traded superstar forward Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns. According to ESPN, the Nets also sent veteran forward T.J. Warren to the Suns for Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks, and a 2028 pick swap. They’ll get unprotected picks in 2023, 2025, 2027
This year’s Super Bowl commercials are costing corporations pretty pennies. Associated Press reports businesses from Netflix to Google have spent close to $7 million each on ads premiering during Sunday’s big game. The 30-second, and some 90-second ads, capture the attention of an estimated 100 million viewers every year. Some
Community Cornerstones: Springfield’s Black Educators showcases the rich history of Black American education in Springfield through the lens of the educators who were the cornerstones of the Black community before desegregation. Experience the enlightening story of Springfield’s Black educational history and its connection to a national conversation. The exhibit is