When you step into a salon, you’re not just entering a space for beauty transformations, you’re stepping into someone’s dream. For Brecka Henderson, that dream began in childhood and blossomed into a thriving career spanning over two decades. The Spark of Inspiration Brecka’s story begins in 1998 when she graduated

During World War II, 855 women joined the fight to fix the three-year backlog of undelivered mail. Faced with discrimination and a country devastated by war, they managed to sort more than 17 million pieces of mail ahead of time. (IMDB). Tyler Perry’s new film, The Six Triple Eight, follows

“The Future Educators” program is not only an essential program for our district, but it is an opportunity for our district to continue to connect and impact the lives of the next generation of educators. Given the nationwide teacher shortage, developing our own in-house pipeline of future educators helps address

The modern dating world can feel like a minefield. Terms like, Ghosting, breadcrumbing, and the constant pressure to present the “perfect” online profile can leave even the most seasoned romantics feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. But fear not, dear reader, for we are embarking on a journey together to unravel the

For years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been a focal point in the workplace, but somehow, we got it all wrong. What was meant to be a movement toward fairness and belonging became a checklist—an initiative for optics rather than impact. Today, organizations are grappling with the consequences: disengaged

Our health is under threat and in danger. Now is the time to take control of our health and arm ourselves with knowledge of impending healthcare changes that are more critical than ever to our mortality. Many are facing changes in healthcare policies and systems. For Black and Brown communities,

Do you dream of inspiring and guiding others? Do you envision yourself navigating the complexities of leadership with confidence and skill? If so, then your journey starts by equipping yourself with the right tools. As a home base for business support and talent development in Missouri, efactory understands the dynamic

People often question why Black History Month happens in February, the shortest month in the calendar year. Black History Month is celebrated in February because it coincides with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two prominent figures in American history who played significant roles in ending slavery. Historian

Caroline Boone Berry (1850-1914) and her husband William Berry (1848-1917) established the Berry Cemetery around 1880. The cemetery is still actively being used. Its website makes the strong argument that it is the oldest cemetery for and continuously owned by Black people in Greene County and likely the region. It

26th Annual Design-A-Bookmark Contest for Kids and Teens in Grades K-12 Pick up an entry form at any Springfield-Greene County Library or the Mobile Library, or download one at thelibrary.org/bookmarks beginning February 1, and return it by March 22. Digital submissions can be sent to imagine@thelibrary.org. Winners and runners-up will