June 2019 Volume 29/ Number 6 • A Monthly Publication by Unite of Southwest Missouri, Inc • www.unitenewsonline.org
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Class of 2019 African American
Springfield High School Graduates Photos on Page 6
Building Empowering Connections In Our Diverse Community
Drury University names Marilyn D. Harris to top human resources post Springfield, MO — Drury University is pleased to announce the appointment of Marilyn D. Harris as Marilyn D. Harris Director, Human Resources. Harris begins her Continued on page 2
Central Bank of the Ozarks announces 2nd Diversity Internship and Scholarship recipient Springfield, MO — Jamilah Saunders is the winner of a two year internship/ scholarship that Jamilah Saunders will pay $2000 per semester and $11.00 per Continued on page 3
Juneteenth Celebration Springfield, MO—Join the Springfield Branch NAACP in celebrating Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. The annual event will take place Saturday, June 29th from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Silver Springs Park, 1100 N Hampton. There will be food, music, community booths and fun for the entire family. The branch is also inviting organizations to support the Springfield NAACP and join the Juneteenth celebration by purchasing a booth. The branch is also requesting that organizations that buy a
booth have at least one activity that engages the community. We believe and desire that everyone who participates has the opportunity to build relationships, network, and have a good time while actively engaging those in attendance.
Registration fee for a booth is $25. For more information on registering your organization for a booth, contact the NAACP office at (417) 864-6386 or send a message via their Facebook page.
Black History Summer Academy Starts June 10th at Drury Springfield, MO— The 2019 Black History Summer Academy (BHSA) is now in its 5th revival year. The academy will start on June 10th through
June 13th at Lay Hall on the Drury University campus. The Aruya Celebration & Banquet will be held on June 14th at Deliverance Temple Ministries, 2101 W Chestnut Expwy. at 6 pm - 8:30 pm. BHSA is a weeklong summer program for AfriContinued on page 2