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.

You or someone you know belongs in a technical career.  Probably both. Technology is now embedded in everything.  There was a time we explicitly connected to the Internet (and it made an awful noise) and then disconnected when we were done. A time when you checked out a book with

The College of Business at Missouri State University (MSU) boasts many influential alumni whose contributions have positively impacted industries and communities across the country and abroad. Among them stands Tony Gunn, Jr., whose journey from the north side of St. Louis to becoming the first African American male to receive

Time really flies when you are having fun! The first day back to school is August 19, 2024. Ready, set, let’s go! However, there will be some needed adjustments to be made after a summer of staying up late, leisure time, and fun in the hot summertime. Yes, it is

Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids is putting the fun back into dental care for children. Led by a team of dedicated pediatric dentists – Lewis E Cook, DDS, Cayce Wallace, DMD and Aaron Kamp, DDS – the practice offers a unique approach to oral health, focusing solely on the smiles of