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Shirley—Remembering a Trailblazer

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

What is Women’s History Month?

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

March into Spring with These Great Library Programs

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

A safe, classy space where professionalism reigns supreme—Brecka Henderson

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

Honoring the Veterans of Connection: The Six Triple Eight

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

From Students to Teachers: Growing Our Own Educators

“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

Love in the 21st Century: Unlocking the Secrets of the Modern Dating World

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

We Got DEI All Wrong—Now We’re Facing the Consequences

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

Prevention & Pro-action: The Time Is Now

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,

Shirley—Remembering a Trailblazer

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

What is Women’s History Month?

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

March into Spring with These Great Library Programs

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

A safe, classy space where professionalism reigns supreme—Brecka Henderson

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

Honoring the Veterans of Connection: The Six Triple Eight

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

From Students to Teachers: Growing Our Own Educators

“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

Love in the 21st Century: Unlocking the Secrets of the Modern Dating World

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

We Got DEI All Wrong—Now We’re Facing the Consequences

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

Prevention & Pro-action: The Time Is Now

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,