Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
Springfield, MO— US Cellular announced the three winners of its 6th annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield at a celebration at the club. Public voting for the finalists’ art was available online, and the winning artists were awarded gift cards in the following
by Gwen Marshall, SPS Springfield, MO— As adults, we have learned that negative thinking is like a wall that closes us in, and keeps us from achieving our goals. It is the same way for our students, negative attitudes can hold them back from their true potential in the areas
L to R: Tujuania Reese, Omega Nu Omega Chapter President, Lee Ann Neill, Director of Health Services for SPS and Dr. Grenita Lathan, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools Springfield, MO—The Omega Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® is improving the lives of menstruators one period at a
Early spring with the Springfield-Greene County Library brings two notable authors, a concert, and lessons in Black entrepreneurship. Kwame Alexander, award-winning young adult author and educator, will talk to all ages about young adult literature at a free program at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Springfield Art Museum,
Community Cornerstones: Springfield’s Black Educators showcases the rich history of Black American education in Springfield through the lens of the educators who were the cornerstones of the Black community before desegregation. Experience the enlightening story of Springfield’s Black educational history and its connection to a national conversation. The exhibit is
Springfield, MO— On January 15th, a unified worship service was hosted by Sanctuary of Praise, COGIC. An event with guests made up from surrounding black congregations and Central Assembly, one of the larger and predomately white congregations in Springfield. Coordinator, Pastor TJ Appleby said, “the joint worship service was an
Springfield, MO— Take part in a moderated panel discussion on the importance of formerly segregated public spaces. The topics of discussion will include, intentional black archival space, park-based events, and self-care and art in public settings. The event will be Friday, February 3, 2023, from 11:30 – 1:00 pm at
Springfield, MO—On September 27, A Girl Like Me Network celebrated their new shared space in partnership with the Drew Lewis Foundation at the Fairbanks. The new space will allow the organization space to teach various programs including their healthy nutrition, life skills, and STEM Program, — a partnership with Missouri
Springfield has a golden opportunity to share their dreams for enhancement of the Lake Springfield by Francine Pratt Springfield, MO—Did you know 36 percent of Springfield’s water has come from James River over the past five years? I learned this information from a neighborhood meeting that took place at the
Springfield, MO—A contract to expand the Student African American Brotherhood within Springfield Public Schools was narrowly approved at the August meeting in a 4-3 board vote. A four-person board majority — Denise Fredrick, Danielle Kincaid, Shurita Thomas-Tate, and Scott Crise — voted in support of spending $64,605 in the coming
Springfield, MO— US Cellular announced the three winners of its 6th annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield at a celebration at the club. Public voting for the finalists’ art was available online, and the winning artists were awarded gift cards in the following
by Gwen Marshall, SPS Springfield, MO— As adults, we have learned that negative thinking is like a wall that closes us in, and keeps us from achieving our goals. It is the same way for our students, negative attitudes can hold them back from their true potential in the areas
L to R: Tujuania Reese, Omega Nu Omega Chapter President, Lee Ann Neill, Director of Health Services for SPS and Dr. Grenita Lathan, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools Springfield, MO—The Omega Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® is improving the lives of menstruators one period at a
Early spring with the Springfield-Greene County Library brings two notable authors, a concert, and lessons in Black entrepreneurship. Kwame Alexander, award-winning young adult author and educator, will talk to all ages about young adult literature at a free program at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Springfield Art Museum,
Community Cornerstones: Springfield’s Black Educators showcases the rich history of Black American education in Springfield through the lens of the educators who were the cornerstones of the Black community before desegregation. Experience the enlightening story of Springfield’s Black educational history and its connection to a national conversation. The exhibit is
Springfield, MO— On January 15th, a unified worship service was hosted by Sanctuary of Praise, COGIC. An event with guests made up from surrounding black congregations and Central Assembly, one of the larger and predomately white congregations in Springfield. Coordinator, Pastor TJ Appleby said, “the joint worship service was an
Springfield, MO— Take part in a moderated panel discussion on the importance of formerly segregated public spaces. The topics of discussion will include, intentional black archival space, park-based events, and self-care and art in public settings. The event will be Friday, February 3, 2023, from 11:30 – 1:00 pm at
Springfield, MO—On September 27, A Girl Like Me Network celebrated their new shared space in partnership with the Drew Lewis Foundation at the Fairbanks. The new space will allow the organization space to teach various programs including their healthy nutrition, life skills, and STEM Program, — a partnership with Missouri
Springfield has a golden opportunity to share their dreams for enhancement of the Lake Springfield by Francine Pratt Springfield, MO—Did you know 36 percent of Springfield’s water has come from James River over the past five years? I learned this information from a neighborhood meeting that took place at the
Springfield, MO—A contract to expand the Student African American Brotherhood within Springfield Public Schools was narrowly approved at the August meeting in a 4-3 board vote. A four-person board majority — Denise Fredrick, Danielle Kincaid, Shurita Thomas-Tate, and Scott Crise — voted in support of spending $64,605 in the coming