Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
Mama G’s Soul Food gets a second location Downtown! Can’t decide on dinner? Why don’t we go and try Mama G’s Soul Food? Ask anyone with a good head on their shoulders, and they’ll say that their mom is the best cook they know. Gloria Hairston has been cooking all
Springfield, MO—The April Celebrate Life & Unity event honored living legends aged 90 years or older in the Springfield African American community. Approximately 100 guests came out to reconnect with friends and family, and to welcome new families to the community. There were vendors, door prizes, food, and games. A
Marquez Williams always had an entrepreneurial mindset and knew he wanted to start his own business. But he wasn’t exactly sure what kind of business he wanted to run. He started a t-shirt business, a moving company and even started an Uber-like service before it was “Uber.” Then the road
Culp has celebrated his 100th birthday, a Springfield native and a long-time musician. Culp was a member of the Philharmonics, an acapella group that traces its roots to gospel music. The group toured in the 1950s and were mainstays on Ozarks Jubilee. Performing with acts seen on the Grand Ole
Kids – Start Your Summer Adventure at the Library! Adventures will abound during the 2024 Summer Reading Program. Great programs, performers, and so much more will kick-start everyone’s summer adventure. Beginning June 1, pick up a game board at any library branch or the Mobile Library, or log on to
By Samuel Knox, UniteNews Staff Writer For over two decades, Springfield’s Black History Summer Academy has been a beacon of education and empowerment, offering a week-long deep dive into African American studies. Held on the grounds of Drury University’s Lay Hall, located at 900 N Benton Ave, this annual event
By Paige Paxton UniteNews Contributing Writer Who is Gen Z? What do they need to make sure their professional lives are fulfilling in the Ozarks? These questions drive Jonathan Bell, CEO and founder of Bells Marketing Consultants. He aims to make southwest Missouri a place that Gen Z wants to
Samuel Knox UniteNews Staff Writer In the heart of the American Midwest lies a story of cultural heritage and community resilience that bridges the gap between two communities. Boley, Oklahoma is home to the nation’s oldest African American community-based rodeos in the country. It is a celebration of local citizens
Written by: Joan Hampton-Porter, Curator The History Museum on the Square Walter Majors, a Spanish American War veteran, built the first car made in Springfield in 1901. When he drove it around the Public Square, he was given a fine of $1.00 for going too fast. At that time Springfield
Join us in May for a wide variety of interesting programs for all ages. Here is just a sample: Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for families with kids K-12 at the Library Station. Celebrate Comic Book Day in this annual event with themed activities and
Mama G’s Soul Food gets a second location Downtown! Can’t decide on dinner? Why don’t we go and try Mama G’s Soul Food? Ask anyone with a good head on their shoulders, and they’ll say that their mom is the best cook they know. Gloria Hairston has been cooking all
Springfield, MO—The April Celebrate Life & Unity event honored living legends aged 90 years or older in the Springfield African American community. Approximately 100 guests came out to reconnect with friends and family, and to welcome new families to the community. There were vendors, door prizes, food, and games. A
Marquez Williams always had an entrepreneurial mindset and knew he wanted to start his own business. But he wasn’t exactly sure what kind of business he wanted to run. He started a t-shirt business, a moving company and even started an Uber-like service before it was “Uber.” Then the road
Culp has celebrated his 100th birthday, a Springfield native and a long-time musician. Culp was a member of the Philharmonics, an acapella group that traces its roots to gospel music. The group toured in the 1950s and were mainstays on Ozarks Jubilee. Performing with acts seen on the Grand Ole
Kids – Start Your Summer Adventure at the Library! Adventures will abound during the 2024 Summer Reading Program. Great programs, performers, and so much more will kick-start everyone’s summer adventure. Beginning June 1, pick up a game board at any library branch or the Mobile Library, or log on to
By Samuel Knox, UniteNews Staff Writer For over two decades, Springfield’s Black History Summer Academy has been a beacon of education and empowerment, offering a week-long deep dive into African American studies. Held on the grounds of Drury University’s Lay Hall, located at 900 N Benton Ave, this annual event
By Paige Paxton UniteNews Contributing Writer Who is Gen Z? What do they need to make sure their professional lives are fulfilling in the Ozarks? These questions drive Jonathan Bell, CEO and founder of Bells Marketing Consultants. He aims to make southwest Missouri a place that Gen Z wants to
Samuel Knox UniteNews Staff Writer In the heart of the American Midwest lies a story of cultural heritage and community resilience that bridges the gap between two communities. Boley, Oklahoma is home to the nation’s oldest African American community-based rodeos in the country. It is a celebration of local citizens
Written by: Joan Hampton-Porter, Curator The History Museum on the Square Walter Majors, a Spanish American War veteran, built the first car made in Springfield in 1901. When he drove it around the Public Square, he was given a fine of $1.00 for going too fast. At that time Springfield
Join us in May for a wide variety of interesting programs for all ages. Here is just a sample: Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for families with kids K-12 at the Library Station. Celebrate Comic Book Day in this annual event with themed activities and