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Photo by Carol Lee Rose/Getty Images for Decolonizing Wealth Project by Selena Hill November 2, 2026 The award-winning author will reflect on the 2026 midterm elections and the future of American democracy during a public conversation in Newark, NJ. Award-winning author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates is bringing his perspective on
AI-generated Image by Selena Hill November 2, 2026 Christelle Mombo-Zigah and Dr. Isi Idemudia are using artificial intelligence to close representation gaps in beauty technology. Two Black women entrepreneurs are turning a longstanding problem in artificial intelligence into a business opportunity in the beauty industry. Christelle Mombo-Zigah and Dr. Isi

Former NFL defensive tackle Steve Warren, whose football career took him from the University of Nebraska to the Green Bay Packers, has been named to the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The 2026 class was announced May 12 during a press luncheon at Drury

Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats. Owner. Salesperson. Hiring manager. Bookkeeper. Strategist. Problem-solver. But business owners do not have to navigate every challenge alone. Across Missouri, no-cost resources are available to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions, strengthen their businesses and find the funding and expertise they

For Christopher Huddleston, clothing is about more than fashion. It is a way to tell a story, celebrate community, and reconnect people to the place they call home. Through his clothing brand, The Field, Huddleston is turning his love for Springfield into a message of unity, resilience, and community pride.

The Springfield-Greene County Library’s Local History & Genealogy Department is your gateway to the past. For decades, Local History & Genealogy has preserved Ozarks history and culture through expansive physical and digital collections, engaging exhibits and public programs. Staff also provide expert assistance to researchers of all experience levels, helping