February 2019 Volume 29/ Number 2 • A Monthly Publication by Unite of Southwest Missouri, Inc • www.unitenewsonline.org
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African American History Month Calendar See Details on Page 12
Building Empowering Connections In Our Diverse Community
Langston Hughes Project Will Perform At MSU Black History Month Reception
Springfield, MO—In its third year, Sankofa will provide a program focused on celebrating Black history and culture Saturday, February 23. Before the reception, guests will enjoy a performance from the Langston Hughes Project at 5 p.m. in the PSU Theater and then proceed to the PSU Grand Ballroom for a modernized menu. Attire is semi-formal. The continued on page 2
Disney’s THE LION KING comes to Springfield’s Hammons Hall Winner of six Tony® Awards, including Best Musical
Springfield, MO — Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its Springfield premiere at Juanita K. Hammons Hall, February 27 March 10. continued on page 2
Multicultural Festival draws record crowd! Springfield, MO— Unite of Southwest Missouri presented the 22nd Springfield Multicultural Festival on Monday, January 21, at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center. “There were some who had reservations if people would come to the new venue or pay the new admission charge, but the response from the community was very positive to all of the new changes,” remarked Samuel Knox, Festival Coordinator.
The attendance at the 2019 SGF Multicultural Festival was over 3,500 guests.