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Author: Unite News

Access resources and say yes to starting your business in 2024

By Nicki Donnelson UniteNews Contributing Writer Selecting a word of the year can be a way to incorporate New Year’s resolutions into your life with more mindfulness and intention. It’s also a way to focus your efforts and clarify decision-making and prioritization. Can we propose a word for you? Let’s

The Literary Calm Chat Club

Written by: Whitney Mosley, Education Manager, History Museum On The Square In 1928, a group of women, many of whom were current or former educators at Springfield’s Lincoln School, formed the Literary Calm Chat Club to support education, literacy, and the arts in the Black community. The educators at Lincoln

Bookmark Contest and Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime at the Library

Our 25th Annual Design-a-Bookmark Contest! Contest Starts February 1 • Deadline for Entries March 15 Since 1999, the library has been asking youth to share original designs that promote and inspire literacy, and we have received thousands of amazing submissions over the years. To honor all of the talented participants,

National Museum of African American History and Culture

by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy with various educational opportunities throughout January. From in-person activities to online offerings, the museum commemorates King and the holiday surrounding his

Social Security: Understanding It’s Past & Future

by Mahalia Boyd, UniteNews Contributing Writer Social Security has a long and evolving history. The program began with the Social Security Act of 1935. The Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a response to the economic challenges of the Great Depression. It was an attempt

A Tribute Bench to recognize Dr Rosalyn Thomas

by Serenity Sosa, UniteNews Contributing Writer Throughout my academic journey at Drury University, I have had the honor of closely collaborating with Dr. Rosalyn Thomas, whose impactful role as the Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion resonates across our campus. Dr. Thomas has left an indelible mark by spearheading initiatives

Artificial Intelligence (AI) – 2024 and beyond

by Heather Noggle, UniteNews Contributing Writer   ChatGPT celebrated a birthday in November of 2023. If you haven’t tried it out, now is a good time to interact with the free version. You can find it at chat, openai.com. You’ll have to register the first time you use it. The

Celebrate Culture In the Ozarks at the 27th SGF Multicultural Festival

Springfield, MO—Unite of Southwest Missouri proudly presents the 27th Annual Springfield Multicultural Festival, a celebration of diverse cultures in the Ozarks. The event is set to take place on Monday, January 15, 2024, from 12 pm to 4 pm, coinciding with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, at the

Tips for Back to School After Winter Break

by Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer Winter break is upon us bringing holidays and celebrations galore— like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa— which adds color and fun into an otherwise dull, cold time of year. These different merriments are a time of laughter, joy and family fulfillment that can induce a