Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
Written by Elisabeth Barber, 2023 Photos are Courtesy of the History Museum on the Square Gerald Brooks was born on January 6, 1913, in Quincy, Illinois. After his mother passed away at a young age, he moved to Hannibal, Missouri, and attended Douglas High School. While at Douglas, he was
The Springfield-Greene County Library still has excellent free activities as the summer winds down. You can enjoy everything from concert memories to gardening tips to a Storywalk® in August. Be sure to check thelibrary.org/programs or the Bookends magazine for free, family-friendly activities. Consider downloading our mobile app to have information
Springfield, MO—ChatGPT is all the rage. Just register with OpenAI, its parent company, and you can talk with ChatGPT just like it’s your long-lost cousin. You can ask it for facts, figures, Father’s Day gift suggestions, and who you think will win the World Series. Anything. And sometimes it’s helpful.
Alumnus’ life is dedicated to “teaching and preaching, community work and helping people” Mark Dixon, who was first a student in the late 1970s and early ’80s, left before earning a degree. He went on to become a Springfield community leader and champion for local Black history. In 2010, he
Diamond, MO— George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the park’s annual Carver Day Celebration to be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrating the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument in his honor. This year
Springfield, MO—For some time now, many businesses have struggled to staff their companies. Both large and small businesses are struggling to fill and retain job vacancies. There is a lot of speculation as to the cause of this. From the effects of COVID, to a mass number of retirements, lack
In honor of Juneteenth, take a cultural tour of the African American community. Beginning June 3, pick up an “I Too Am America” passport at any Springfield Greene County Library or at Barnes & Noble, 3055 S. Glenstone, to guide you as you explore African American timeline history and learn
Springfield, MO— A city-wide Juneteenth Celebration weekend will start on Friday, June 16. at the Springfield Art Museum featuring The Living History Actors and Milly Project Performance. The History Actors starts at 5:00 pm and the Milly Project Performance is at 6:00 pm. These events are free to the public
Springfield, MO—Join us for the 2nd Annual Women of Excellence Tea and Lunch fundraiser—an event you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the Drew Lewis Foundation located at The Fairbanks, 1126 N. Broadway Ave. Due to the
Springfield, MO—The Omega Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® asks that you join them on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. for their triannual Adopt-A-Street Clean Up. Meet us on Sherman Avenue (between Central St. and Division St.). This community service project is directly aligned
Written by Elisabeth Barber, 2023 Photos are Courtesy of the History Museum on the Square Gerald Brooks was born on January 6, 1913, in Quincy, Illinois. After his mother passed away at a young age, he moved to Hannibal, Missouri, and attended Douglas High School. While at Douglas, he was
The Springfield-Greene County Library still has excellent free activities as the summer winds down. You can enjoy everything from concert memories to gardening tips to a Storywalk® in August. Be sure to check thelibrary.org/programs or the Bookends magazine for free, family-friendly activities. Consider downloading our mobile app to have information
Springfield, MO—ChatGPT is all the rage. Just register with OpenAI, its parent company, and you can talk with ChatGPT just like it’s your long-lost cousin. You can ask it for facts, figures, Father’s Day gift suggestions, and who you think will win the World Series. Anything. And sometimes it’s helpful.
Alumnus’ life is dedicated to “teaching and preaching, community work and helping people” Mark Dixon, who was first a student in the late 1970s and early ’80s, left before earning a degree. He went on to become a Springfield community leader and champion for local Black history. In 2010, he
Diamond, MO— George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the park’s annual Carver Day Celebration to be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrating the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument in his honor. This year
Springfield, MO—For some time now, many businesses have struggled to staff their companies. Both large and small businesses are struggling to fill and retain job vacancies. There is a lot of speculation as to the cause of this. From the effects of COVID, to a mass number of retirements, lack
In honor of Juneteenth, take a cultural tour of the African American community. Beginning June 3, pick up an “I Too Am America” passport at any Springfield Greene County Library or at Barnes & Noble, 3055 S. Glenstone, to guide you as you explore African American timeline history and learn
Springfield, MO— A city-wide Juneteenth Celebration weekend will start on Friday, June 16. at the Springfield Art Museum featuring The Living History Actors and Milly Project Performance. The History Actors starts at 5:00 pm and the Milly Project Performance is at 6:00 pm. These events are free to the public
Springfield, MO—Join us for the 2nd Annual Women of Excellence Tea and Lunch fundraiser—an event you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the Drew Lewis Foundation located at The Fairbanks, 1126 N. Broadway Ave. Due to the
Springfield, MO—The Omega Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® asks that you join them on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. for their triannual Adopt-A-Street Clean Up. Meet us on Sherman Avenue (between Central St. and Division St.). This community service project is directly aligned