By Melissa Haase, Springfield Parks Parks Timmons Hall will host University of Missouri-Columbia associate professor Dr. LaGarrett King 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 as he presents “Rethinking Black History Month,” a workshop aimed at helping communities learn a new framework to be more intentional about teaching Black history in

Springfield, MO—The Rev. Adrienne Denson-Ewell was elected as the new Springfield branch NAACP president. Along with Rev. Ewell were voted in a new slate of officers: 1st VP: Kai Sutton; 2nd VP/Asst.: Secretary Cheryl Clay; Secretary: Alice Woodward Barber; Treasurer: Isabelle Jimenez -Walker; Asst treatment options for ED. It is

Springfield, MO—Though 2020 was been filled with much uncertainty, our festival staff is still committed to our mission of promoting community and a broader understanding and appreciation of the diverse talent, resources and opportunities available in the Springfield area. Due to public safety considerations, rather than having an in-person celebration,

Springfield, MO—The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is expanding its grantmaking to address issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion, both in the Springfield metro area and across the CFO’s 58-county service region. For several years, the CFO has awarded grants to support diversity and inclusion projects in Springfield and

Springfield, Mo., Wednesday, July 15, 2020 – Springfield Public Schools is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Ron L. Woodard as executive director of secondary learning, effective August 1. Dr. Woodard, former Assistant Superintendent of Instruction for Maury County Public Schools in Tennessee, will oversee academics for all secondary

Addresses Police Reform, Accountability, and Transparency WASHINGTON – Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), James Lankford (R-OK) and Ben Sasse (R-NE) announced the introduction of the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere

Springfield, MO—Gloria Morris, who devoted nearly half a century to the children of Pipkin Middle School, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 18, 2020. She officially retired from the Middle School in 2016 — after 43 years as a teacher, coach, and counselor — but continued to show up there. She mentored

Springfield, MO—Unite of Southwest Missouri, Inc has partnered with CPO Caring Communities, Springfield NAACP, and Prosper Springfield to launch a COVID-19 resources and services outreach campaign. A $10,000 grant was provided by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. The grant is being used to contact

Springfield, MO—On Friday, Springfield Public Schools will pause to celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest national commemoration of the end of slavery, by reflecting upon and honoring its promise. On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, word finally reached Texas that the Civil War had ended and

Springfield, MO—Today is the first day of Black History Summer Academy 2020 June 8-12. The theme is Hidden Gems of Springfield, Missouri —“The Undefeated” The Journey Continues. Due to COVID-19, the academy will not be able to meet physically at Drury University but will highlight a different Hidden Gem. Today