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An innovative program aimed at connecting young Black men with preschool classrooms as tutors is undergoing an expansion, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer. Once a tutor successfully completes the Literacy Lab’s Leading Fellowship, they will be eligible for scholarships to be used in their pursuit of an associate’s or a
After starting a tech firm in his mother’s basement with just $6,000, Black entrepreneur Delali Dzirasa now envisions making it a $1 billion company by 2030. Meet the founder and CEO of Fearless, a digital services and software development firm launched in 2009. Dzirasa has grown the company for 14
Despite concerns sparked by a new Florida law that restricts funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, an enrichment program at Tallahassee Community College will not undergo a name change. Bryan Hooper, the program’s adviser, never believed that the program was in danger of having its name changed, even though
Tafari Campbell, the personal chef for the Obama Family during their vacations in Martha’s Vineyard, was revealed to have passed away from accidental drowning. The news of his passing in late July garnered significant attention due to his connection to the former President. The private chef was paddleboarding in the
Get your kicks by taking a trip down the Mother Road through Springfield, Missouri with the City of Springfield at the Route 66 Festival. Experience the new Route 66 Food Truck Park on St. Louis Street, just west of the Rail Haven Motel on Glenstone. Step back in time at
Springfield, MO— Last year, Plotline, A Girl Like Me, Timmons Hall, and the UniteNews Publication collaborated on a project to highlight the historic ParkDay Reunion Celebration and Silver Springs Park. The ParkDay Reunion Celebration is one of the longest-running African American events in Springfield. Traditionally celebrated on the first weekend
by Samuel Knox, UniteNews Staff Springfield, MO— Vic Vaughan, the charismatic lead singer of the renowned band “Vic Vaughan and Souled Out,” is not only a powerhouse on stage but also a passionate advocate for health and well-being. In a recent interview, Vic shared his musical journey and shed light
by Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO— The keys to happiness vary from person to person. Happiness is a sense of well-being, joy, or contentment. Whenever you are doing something that makes you happy, you usually want to do it more. Some common factors contribute to a sense of
by Heather Noggle, UniteNews Contributing Writer MOVEit seems like an exercise program. Instead, it’s a file transfer software that helps companies – and governments – automate file transfers. Think Dropbox to automatically send things here and there securely and on schedule. MOVEit’s the product of Ipswitch, or Progress Software. Ipswitch has
By Mary Gartner, Staff Writer Springfield, MO— Arthur Duncan, a talented jazz and gospel musician hailing from Springfield, has left an indelible mark on the local music scene. From his humble beginnings, learning piano from his mother at the age of five to becoming a renowned performer and educator, Duncan’s
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