In honor of Juneteenth, take a cultural tour of the African American community. Beginning June 3, pick up an “I Too Am America” passport at any Springfield Greene County Library or at Barnes & Noble, 3055 S. Glenstone, to guide you as you explore African American timeline history and learn more about contributions made by striving toward freedom.
For more information, contact Springfield Greene County Park Board’s Timmons Hall at 417-512-6070, in partnership with the Springfield NAACP, Community Partnership of the Ozarks, City of Springfield, and the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Springfield’s Black History Summer Academy Empowers Youth and Celebrates Community
By Samuel Knox, UniteNews Staff Writer For over two decades, Springfield’s Black History Summer Academy has been a beacon of education and empowerment, offering a