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Pick up an “I Too Am America” passport

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

2023 Springfield Juneteenth Celebration

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

Fundraiser to support A Girl Like Me Network

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

Omega Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Adopt-A-Street

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

SAAB City Wide Awards Reception Celebrates Students and Supporters

Springfield, MO—On April 26, SAAB (formerly known as Student African American Brotherhood) hosted their highly anticipated third annual SAAB City Wide Awards Reception at the Kickapoo High School cafeteria. This event was a resounding success, with distinguished individuals such as Dr. Grenita Lathan and various SAAB Ambassador Council Members including;

Why does “diversity” strike so much fear in the hearts of so many?

by Darline Mabins, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO—According to the Oxford Dictionary, there are two definitions of the word diversity. The first is: “the state of being diverse; variety”. The second is: “the practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds

Technology and Springfield – The Springfield Tech Council

by Heather Noggle Springfield, MO— Let’s talk about technology and Springfield opportunities. Ever heard of the Springfield Tech Council?  Springfield’s good for building groups that bring people together, help them network, and then get things done. You can list some in your head, I’m sure. Thinking – MBA – Multicultural Business

Open Enrollment Begins for Apprenticeship Building America Grant

Springfield, MO—The City of Springfield Department of Workforce Development announces open enrollment into the Apprenticeship Building America training program, a $3 million grant funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. The grant aims to serve 1,275 apprentices over the next three years in a 10-county region around Springfield. Registered apprenticeships

Pick up an “I Too Am America” passport

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

2023 Springfield Juneteenth Celebration

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

Fundraiser to support A Girl Like Me Network

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

Omega Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Adopt-A-Street

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

SAAB City Wide Awards Reception Celebrates Students and Supporters

Springfield, MO—On April 26, SAAB (formerly known as Student African American Brotherhood) hosted their highly anticipated third annual SAAB City Wide Awards Reception at the Kickapoo High School cafeteria. This event was a resounding success, with distinguished individuals such as Dr. Grenita Lathan and various SAAB Ambassador Council Members including;

Why does “diversity” strike so much fear in the hearts of so many?

by Darline Mabins, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO—According to the Oxford Dictionary, there are two definitions of the word diversity. The first is: “the state of being diverse; variety”. The second is: “the practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds

Technology and Springfield – The Springfield Tech Council

by Heather Noggle Springfield, MO— Let’s talk about technology and Springfield opportunities. Ever heard of the Springfield Tech Council?  Springfield’s good for building groups that bring people together, help them network, and then get things done. You can list some in your head, I’m sure. Thinking – MBA – Multicultural Business

Open Enrollment Begins for Apprenticeship Building America Grant

Springfield, MO—The City of Springfield Department of Workforce Development announces open enrollment into the Apprenticeship Building America training program, a $3 million grant funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. The grant aims to serve 1,275 apprentices over the next three years in a 10-county region around Springfield. Registered apprenticeships