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By Joan Hampton-Porter, Curator, The History Museum on the Square Brothers James (1852-1929) and Burton Hardrick (1854-1914) began Hardrick Brothers Grocery about 1884 in the 200 block of St. Louis Street, as it is listed in the 1884-1885 Springfield City Directory. Usually there was a notation indicating a Black person
The 1984 Central High School Girls Basketball team, a group that made history over four decades ago, has been officially inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Their recognition comes as part of a celebration that highlights not only their championship season but also their enduring legacy in Missouri
Edgar “Rock” Hagens’ journey is one of resilience and transformation. After years of battling heroin addiction and serving a seven-year prison sentence for shoplifting, Rock has turned his life around and is now celebrating two decades of sobriety and business success in Springfield, Missouri. Originally from St. Louis, Rock faced
by Jameelah Mullen May 1, 2025 ViaDerma CEO says it’s a “great honor” to support the event. ViaDerma, a U.S.-based pharmaceutical company, was a major supporter of the African Military Games, a multi-sport event for military athletes from across the continent, held in Abuja, Nigeria, in November 2024. The company
When Nick Cannon said he would ensure his testicles for $10 million, we laughed along with the father of 12. However, as it turns out, that declaration was no joke. During a recent appearance on Raven-Symoné’s podcast, which she hosts with her wife, “Tea Time with Raven & Miranda,” the
Preserving the history and culture of the Ozarks is the charge of the Springfield-Greene County Library’s Local History & Genealogy Department. Throughout May, stop by to experience stories of people, places and events that have shaped the region and discover how those stories are being preserved and shared. For the
Sometimes, our fragrance speaks before we do. It enters the room ahead of us and lingers long after we’re gone. From the nostalgic sweetness of a grandmother’s signature scent to the soft echo of our favorite hair products and lotions, for some Black women, fragrance is more than a beauty
On the surface, Ryan Coogler’s hit new film “Sinners” is a vampire flick that blends action, horror, comedy, and a dash of camp to take viewers on a fun and wild ride through the Mississippi Delta. However, beneath the surface lies a rich display of Black spirituality, folklore, history, religion,
White House advisor Stephen Miller hit back at Kamala Harris after the former vice president slammed President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office during a recent speech in California. Miller, Trump’s deputy chief of staff for policy, reacted to Harris’ scathing remarks about the president on Thursday during a
Cue the music. “We are re-livinggggg singleeee, ouuu in a 2025 world, I’m glad we’ve got reruns! “ This week, Erika Alexander and Kim Coles surprised “Living Single” fans with a special announcement. Maxine Shaw Attorney-at-Law, and Synclaire James are reuniting for the “Re-Living Single” podcast. “The people always want more,”