Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
By Tyler Hatten, Unite Contributing Writer Everyone knows that look you give your partner when a certain song plays and forces your shoulders to bounce. Fingers locked, eyes gazing and you’re ready to dance. But which dance will you do? Ballroom dance is a style of partner dance with various
How many times have you been to the doctor’s office, been poked and prodded, leaving with a prescription, only to recall all of the things you didn’t ask? Or maybe something the doctor said you did not quite understand? Next time, make the most of the visit with a few strategic tips.
By Tyler Hatten, Unite Contributing Writer Springfield adds a little flare to the city as a local crafts store goes global, exploring a new meaning of creativity. Global Crafts, located on 1508 E. Republic Rd., provides various artisan crafts from around the world. The man behind the business, Gary Jones,
By Lyle Foster Unite Contributing Writer No Movie Review this month…… In honor of Black History month I am not doing a movie review this month but simply commenting on the continuing controversy and criticism around the lack of diversity in the Academy Award nominations. Apparently the 20 academy award
Springfield, MO—All ages are invited to the annual Meet and Greet Celebration, a diverse lineup of educational storytelling presentations that convey the legacy of “Hair-i-tage,” community and culture. The event is 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. “The Meet and Greet Celebration
Springfield, MO—Dr. Kenneth D. Coopwood Sr., Missouri State University’s vice president of diversity and inclusion, has announced his resignation, effective April 30, 2016. The announcement came less than a week after the university released the results of an independent investigation finding that Coopwood had not been discriminated against on the
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18, students from five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school will be honored for winning contests hosted in conjunction with Springfield’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Three SPS students will be recognized as winners of the annual Springfield Public Schools
BY WALTER HUDSON DECEMBER 28, 2015 “Black Lives Matter” protesters and their sympathizers suffer from delusions of grandeur, often comparing their “struggle” on the streets of modern cities to the protest movements of the past. One BLM supporter, Dan Thomas-Cummins, recently responded to my call for the prosecution of the
By Lyle Foster, Unite Contributing Writer The holiday season is always rich in movie opportunities and this year is no exception. One of the great things about this time of year is that there are a variety of choices so regardless of your movie style there should be something for
(Reuters Health) – A number of obstacles may stand between a person and exercise, and hairstyles may be one of them for African-American women, according to a new study. Researchers found about two of every five African-American women said they avoid exercise because of concerns about their hair, and researchers
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