Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
March is National Kidney Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health, especially within Black and Brown communities, as we face a significantly higher risk of kidney disease. Your kidneys play a vital role in wellness by filtering waste, balancing fluids, and regulating blood pressure. Many people of
Our community has united to increase gun safety and reduce gun violence! The Gun Safety and Violence Reduction Collaborative in Springfield, Missouri is a community-driven effort to address gun safety and gun violence, which includes a focus on suicide prevention. Led by Clay Goddard and Francine Pratt, the collaborative involves
By By Joan Hampton-Porter Curator, The History Museum on the Square In 1970, Jesse Williams (1921-1997), a WWII veteran and a resident of Kansas City, opened Crosstown Barbecue. At the time, he owned a K.C. mattress factory and previously had his own excavating company before needing to slow down due
Shirley, following Shirley Chisholm’s historic run for president, has landed on Netflix. The biopic is a 15 year passion project between sisters Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk) and Reina King (To Sleep with Anger). Boasting a 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has been well received thanks to
In times of oppression, it is vital to remember that we possess the inherent power to challenge and push back against unjust regimes. History has shown us that collective action, unwavering solidarity, and the resilience of the human spirit can dismantle even the most entrenched systems of tyranny. As Vice
Women’s History Month celebrates the contributions of women in history. Internationally, March is recognized as Women’s History Month. It can be traced back to the first International Women’s Day held on March 8,1911. Women’s History Month highlights the arduous journey women have endured for equal rights. It is an essential
The Springfield-Greene County Library District is excited to offer these educational programs in March. We hope you can join us. iPhone Class for Seniors If you would like to get more out of your iPhone or iPad, join us for free classes taught by veteran instructor Julie Mahaffey. This is
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
March is National Kidney Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health, especially within Black and Brown communities, as we face a significantly higher risk of kidney disease. Your kidneys play a vital role in wellness by filtering waste, balancing fluids, and regulating blood pressure. Many people of
Our community has united to increase gun safety and reduce gun violence! The Gun Safety and Violence Reduction Collaborative in Springfield, Missouri is a community-driven effort to address gun safety and gun violence, which includes a focus on suicide prevention. Led by Clay Goddard and Francine Pratt, the collaborative involves
By By Joan Hampton-Porter Curator, The History Museum on the Square In 1970, Jesse Williams (1921-1997), a WWII veteran and a resident of Kansas City, opened Crosstown Barbecue. At the time, he owned a K.C. mattress factory and previously had his own excavating company before needing to slow down due
Shirley, following Shirley Chisholm’s historic run for president, has landed on Netflix. The biopic is a 15 year passion project between sisters Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk) and Reina King (To Sleep with Anger). Boasting a 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has been well received thanks to
In times of oppression, it is vital to remember that we possess the inherent power to challenge and push back against unjust regimes. History has shown us that collective action, unwavering solidarity, and the resilience of the human spirit can dismantle even the most entrenched systems of tyranny. As Vice
Women’s History Month celebrates the contributions of women in history. Internationally, March is recognized as Women’s History Month. It can be traced back to the first International Women’s Day held on March 8,1911. Women’s History Month highlights the arduous journey women have endured for equal rights. It is an essential
The Springfield-Greene County Library District is excited to offer these educational programs in March. We hope you can join us. iPhone Class for Seniors If you would like to get more out of your iPhone or iPad, join us for free classes taught by veteran instructor Julie Mahaffey. This is
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