Missouri State University was founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School. Normal Schools trained teachers. By the end of 1905, there were six State of Missouri normal schools: five for white students and one for Black. White students could go to the closest institution thereby keeping down costs.

Seymour Apple Festival This three-day long festival is all apple-themed. September 12–14 Seymour, Missouri Admission is free Japanese Fall Festival Celebrate Japanese culture and Springfield’s sister city relationship with Isesaki, Japan at the Japanese Fall Festival. September 6–8 Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Tickets sold at the door of the festival.

The legacy of Springfield inventor Walter “Duck” Major lives on, at least in spirit, through the Walter Major’s Classic Car Club. Founded in 1983 by Abraham Clark, the club aimed to honor Major’s pioneering work in automotive history. The Springfield native is credited with building the city’s first gas-powered automobile.

Racism is not just dangerous for your mental and emotional health; it can age your brain. A new study from the Journal of the American Medical Association found that “repeated exposure to racial discrimination has been associated with a greater incidence of brain health disorders.” It also determined that “racial

As a new school year approaches, it is crucial to ensure our children have a healthy start. Many parents in the Black community face unique challenges related to racism, dietary preferences, and access to healthcare. Concentrating on specific aspects can help support our children’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being and

Creating and managing a budget involves several key steps to ensure financial stability and effective resource allocation. An example of financial literacy is making a monthly budget that outlines their income, expenses, and savings goals. This individual might allocate a certain percentage of their income towards savings and investments after

How does a parent teach a child respect? Respect means that you accept somebody for who they are, even when they’re different from you or you don’t agree with them. Respect in your relationships builds feelings of trust, safety, and well-being. Respect doesn’t always come naturally – it is something

“When my wife and I first got into this, neither one of us had any retail experience. We had primarily finance as a background. It was  getting our feet wet and just trying to minimize any mistakes, and just learning as we went along. We’ve been very steady and constant,

Rejection can feel like a door slamming shut in your face. And as an entrepreneur taking a leap of faith, the last thing you want is for your idea to feel dismissed. When Dami Odunewu, CEO and founder of Purpose Connect, was rejected by the Black Ambition Prize in 2023, she was understandably

Check out the Symphony – The Springfield Symphony and the Springfield-Greene County Library have partnered to offer patrons a limited number of free symphony tickets. Tickets are for the Musgrave Community Balcony at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations are allowed.