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Volume 33, Number 12 MANAGEMENT PRESIDENT & MANAGING EDITOR, Samuel G. Knox ASSOCIATE EDITOR, Tyra Knox ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Mary Gartner CONTENT CONTRIBUTING WRITER, Melesha Bailey CONTRIBUTING WRITER, Gwen Marshall CONTRIBUTING WRITER, Vickie Hicks CONTRIBUTING WRITER, Darline Mabins CONTRIBUTING WRITER, Heather Noggle

The holiday spirit is in the air! The UniteNews team extends warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our readers!

As we approach the end of another year, it’s a moment for reflection on 2023 and preparation for 2024. This year, the UniteNews publication underwent significant changes, welcoming two new employees: an Administrative Assistant and a Content Creator. Additionally, we forged a partnership with Sidekick Social, entrusting them with the management of our festival social media, while also benefiting from their social media coaching services for UniteNews.

Collaborating with Mountain Pine Studios, we initiated video production to capture local interviews, marking a transformative year for us.

Just ahead of Thanksgiving, UniteNews launched its inaugural YouTube Shorts Channel named “Tales of the American Black Cowboy.”

Find the full story in this edition. You can read about the latest on Artificial Intelligence, a trending topic in the news, and discover safety tips for its usage.

Explore the events such as Ujima Language and Literacy’s Parent Appreciation Night and Kwanzaa Celebration. For those who missed the Springfield NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, we will feature a recap of the award recipients.

As always, we extend an open invitation to our readers. If you have news or stories to share, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or phone. Your contributions enrich our content and community.

Dive into our December issue and embrace the season!

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December is Full of Holiday Fun at the Library Visit the Holiday Store Where Kids Can Afford to Shop! Kids love giving holiday gifts that they’ve bought all by themselves, and they can find the perfect gifts – and kid-friendly prices – for family, friends and teachers at the Library’s annual Holiday Store December 2 – 10. Join us at the Library Center or Library Station.

The Between Friends Gift Shop staffers have stocked special holiday stores with useful and fun items priced from 25 cents to $10.

Children of all ages up to 18 are welcome to shop. Bring your gift list and a Library volunteer will help each child find the perfect gift for everyone on the list and stay within budget. Parents and siblings are welcome to help, too! Visit thelibrary.org/holidaystore to learn more Jan Brett will Visit Springfield on December 9 at 10 a.m. inside the Library Center. Author of over 40 picture books with over 44 million in print, Jan Brett is renowned for her exquisite art, which is universally recognized as being among the finest in children’s books today. Her books have been chosen as Best Children’s Books of the Year by The New Yorker, Parents, Redbook, and others.

Jan will do a drawing demonstration related to her bestselling picture book “Cozy” and talk about her research trip to Alaska to see the musk oxen. There will also be a special visit with one of her favorite characters, Hedgie. Jan will also be available for a limited number of book signings.

“Generation B Music & Melodies” at Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library on Thursday, December 14, 6-8 p.m. The story of the Bedells, a Black musical family from Springfield, stretches back more than a century. For five generations, they have written, performed and sold recordings throughout southwest Missouri and the United States.

Ernie Bedell, author of “Generation B Music & Melodies,” highlights the achievements and contributions of the Bedells and other Black musicians rooted in Springfield. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

For more information on these and other great programs, visit thelibrary.org. Vickie Hicks is the community relations director of the Springfield-Greene County Library District. She can be reached at vickieh@thelibrary.org.

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Community News Ancestral Land of the Osage Written by: Whitney Mosley, Education Manager, History Museum on the Square For around 250 years, the Osage made the Ozarks their home.

They were the most prevalent indigenous group in Missouri and made an important impact on the state’s history. The Osage people call themselves the Wazhazhe, meaning “people of the middle water.”

Their ancestors are believed to have come from around the Ohio River Valley. About 1,500 years ago, they migrated west to the Mississippi River. Here they split, with one group traveling up the river and settling in the St. Louis area.

Around the 1600s, the Osage moved further into Missouri, living along the Missouri and Osage Rivers. The Osage controlled much of the land in Missouri, northern Arkansas, and parts of Kansas and Oklahoma, from the 1600s-1800s. Between 1808 and 1872, the U.S. government forced the Osage to cede their lands and move to what is their current Osage Reservation in northern Oklahoma.

There are around 21,000 members of the Osage Nation today. In the early-20th century, an oil boom on their Reservation allowed them to fund the preservation of their history, culture, and language.

They have been self-governing since 1906 and have had their own constitution for the last thirteen years. “We are not relics,” an official statement released by the Nation in 2023 states. “The Osage Nation is thriving on our Reservation in Northeast Oklahoma - a people of strength, hope, and passion, honoring the stories of the past and building the world of the future.”

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Prepare for a New Year and a more empowered you

By Nicki Donnelson UniteNews Contributing Writer Building on your talents and getting better at your job is a way to improve your ultimate quality of life.

You may increase your salary by improving your skills, showing leadership and gaining new credentials.

Why not make it your New Year’s resolution to try new things and grow your professional toolbox in 2024?

Offering quality professional development throughout the year is one of the ways that we help individual Missourians and improve the regional economy. We know that by providing these training opportunities, we invest in the community, strengthen the talent base and grow educated citizens who will live and pump their vitality and livelihood back in to Missouri.

Building businesses

Becoming your own boss may be part of your vision for the American dream: It is for many. To that end, we offer training to get aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners educated on the fundamentals of business. This includes a sound understanding of financial literacy, legal and regulatory issues, and the building blocks of strategic planning.

With these in place, businesses are set up for success.

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training – Early-Stage Business Boot Camps – throughout the region at no cost to the participants. They consist of eight expert-led workshops to give you practical applications, case studies and takeaways that you can implement right now. All you have to do is sign up.

Similarly, if you already own a small business that is expanding rapidly, we offer a program called Elevate. It was designed in recognition of the fact that as you gain more employees and revenue, your responsibilities and challenges shift, and many early-stage workshops don’t fully prepare you for this change.

Elevate provides custom tailored counseling and a network of peers to help you explore opportunities and best practices.

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Maybe becoming your own boss doesn’t interest you or perhaps it just isn’t the right time. Growth opportunities are still available to elevate your career success in your current organization and build your confidence.

One of our most frequently requested courses we offer is Essentials of Effective Supervision. It is a deep dive, 12-week course designed to help new supervisors, and those aspiring to become supervisors, with a unique blend of knowledge, skills and strategies in the areas needed to effectively and efficiently supervise others. Beyond the topic being incredibly relevant, the instructors stand above many of our competitors due to their deep experience in the field.

We also have access to a plethora of other career training through Mis-

souri State University’s collaboration with CareerStep. Due to this partnership, you can explore job skills and certifications in many fields related to healthcare and information technology. These options are available online at your convenience, and they can change your trajectory.

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In addition to talent development and business support services, we hope you’ll explore efactory as a potential home away from your home office. It’s not a one-size-fits-all situation here. Multiple options exist depending on how much space you need, how often you would like to office here and what resources you’d like to access.

Imagine 2024 being the year where you take the reigns of your professional life, and then do it.

How Important Is Your Child’s School Attendance? health issues. We have resources on campus to help, and if we don’t have what they need, we Research has shown that your have community partners who child’s regular attendance may be want to support them.” the greatest factor influence in Most importantly Springfield his or her academic success. By Public Schools want parents to attending class reguknow that there are larly, your child is resources available more likely to keep to them at their up with daily lesschools through sons and assignCare to Learn ments and take provided by Office quizzes and tests on of Family Support time.

Services Director “SPS United” is Gwen Marshall Dr. Ron Woodthe theme for the ard. Vouchers from 2023-24 school year; however, Walmart, one of our community according to an article in the Springfield Daily Citizen, Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan said “It’s more than a theme or a Springfield, MO—We are excited vision, it’s a call to action.” Dr. to announce the upcoming Ujima Lathan has offered a big chalLanguage and Literacy’s Parent lenge for the Springfield commuAppreciation Night and Kwanzaa nity: increase student attendance Celebration. by two percent in 2023-2024.

Parent Appreciation Night is “Attendance isn’t just impora pivotal moment for the Ujima tant, it is crucial,” said Dr. Lathan organization. It represents an opto a room full of business leaders. portunity to celebrate our families “We must shift away from placing and their accomplishments, and blame and begin to understand most importantly, raise critical why students are missing school funds to support our mission to and work together to create connect empower and advocate meaningful solutions.” for children and families.

Some of the common reasons We have a fun and festive for students missing school, acevening planned, including a cording to the article, are “misslovely dinner with our families, ing the school bus, or a lack of Kwanzaa storytelling with Ms clothing or hygiene,” Lathan said.

Gwen Marshall, and fun literacy “We see homelessness somecraft and activities for the kids! times, and sometimes students It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience medical or mental

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sponsors, are available for food, hygiene, and clothing. There are laundry vouchers, shoe vouchers from Shoe Carnival, and bus passes for students, just to name a few of the resources to support the needs of our students. These resources are available to you by communicating with the Social Worker, Nurse, Counselor, or Community Liaison at your student’s school building.

Springfield Public Schools’ average daily attendance hovered around the 90% mark until last year, according to numbers provided by the district, and dropped to 89.93% in 2022-23 school year.

SPS United--united with our parents and community supporters--can make the two percent increase in student attendance a reality.

On behalf of Springfield Public Schools’ Office of Student Access and Opportunity Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year!

Coming Events:

Winter Break December 25, 2023 – January 4, 2024

Ujima Parent Night and Kwanzaa Celebration connect with fellow supporters, learn more about the impact of your contributions, and hear inspiring stories from those whose lives have been positively affected by our work.

To RSVP or for any inquiries about the event, please contact Monica Horton at ujimalandL2014@gmail.com or 417299-4264.

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Use AI (Artificial Intelligence) as a Robotic Arm

by Heather Noggle, UniteNews Contributing Writer

Chat GPT’s been dominating the news for almost a year. AI this, AI that. Just what even IS AI? AI stands for artificial intelligence, and computer gurus have been searching for it to be implemented since I was in junior high school eating Peanut M&Ms in the Meyer Library and peering through books on the topic.

We’re finally – kinda – there.

We’re not yet at the Kitt of Knight Rider level – from the same era – but we’re on our way.

Generative AI is mostly what we’re playing with.

“Make some text for me,

ChatGPT.” “How about an image, DALL-E 3, based on a prompt I provide of what I want?” (DALL-E 3 is a free plugin that you can use with ChatGPT you pay for). $20 a month.

ChatGPT’s addition of DALL-E 3 pushed me into “okay, I’ll pay for that; sign me up.” So for the last month, DALL-E 3 and I have created a lot of cat art and sworly art. For someone who can’t draw a straight stick figure, this is fascinating.

ChatGPT stands for Chat + Generative Pre-Trained Transformers. It’s really good at predicting the next word, and with that capability, it can write paragraphs in front of you as you read

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and watch. You can even ask it to help you prompt it so that you get the output that you’re seeking.

What all can it do? Categorize things you provide to it by determining what groups of information have in common. It can also make recipes from your pantry staples.

But. Please be careful with what data you give it. Keep people’s identifying information out of ChatGPT and other programs like it – Google’s Bard and Claude.

Here’s a list of things to consider when using Generative AI – ChatGPT or one of the others.

• Don’t provide it private data.

It can use your private data to train its models and even, sometimes, serve that private data up within search engine results.

Also, OpenAI – ChatGPT’s parent company, experienced a data breach in March of 2023, so data in some accounts was taken, though they believe that was only payment data. (Only)

• Double check all results AI gives you. It sometimes is overly creative and lies or embellishes.

• Use Google or another search engine for searching. Use AI to make something you already work faster. Brainstorm ideas, or ask it for suggestions of related ideas when you provide it a list.

Also, be on the lookout for Microsoft Copilot to become more widely available. It just launched for large companies and will be integrated into Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. You can include your data there, segregated from the general Internet and not used to train the artificial intelligence model.

Want a preview of Microsoft’s program? You can visit Bing Chat Enterprise in the Microsoft Edge browser. That’s currently in preview mode at bing.com/chat.

Explore, but keep your data secure. AI is best used as a robotic arm – to make something faster - not a replacement for human thinking.

Women’s Medical Respite: Fundraiser for unsheltered women

and honored community contributors. Honorees included Robert Haik, H. Design Group, LLC., for Women’s Medical Respite: designing ample ADA-accessible Recuperative Care for medically space, the Musgrave Foundafragile unsheltered women held tion for their financial support their first annual fundraising celesince the inception of WMR. bration at Pythian The Kitchen, Inc., Castle on November was also honored 11, 2023. The theme for their superior for the event was collaborative part“Rising Up to Build nership through the Healthy Lives.” Womprovision of housing en’s Medical Respite since 2015 and Ms. was established in Julie Schulze as a 2015 to meet the dedicated volunteer needs of unsheltered who serves as a role women in the Springmodel in uplifting the Dr. Kimberly Berry field area who need lives of our unshelholistic recuperative care in a safe tered women while providing and clean temporary home. hundreds of nutritious meals for This first annual fundraising the residents. celebration was held to help Want to support expansion cover costs for the recently purof Women’s Medical Respite? chased new residential facility in Please make checks payable to addition to required renovations Women’s Medical Respite and for the facility. Needed renovamail to Women’s Medical Respite tions include construction of an P.O. Box 385 Springfield, MO ADA-compliant bathroom, instal65801 or donate online at www. lation of ADA-compliant ramps, womensmedicalrespite.com repairs to the building furnace, installation of a security system, architectural and engineering costs, installation of fencing, and more.

This event, hosted by Dr. Kimberly Berry, also featured music by The Melody Room’s Mr. Sam Timmerman and Greater Route 66 talent show winner Ms. Brecka Henderson. The celebration recognized former residents of the Women’s Medical Respite

by Dr. Kimberly Berry, UniteNews Contributing Writer

Upper Photo: Dr. Kimberly Berry and Mayor Ken McClure Middle Photo: Brecka Henderson and Sam Timmerman Bottem Photo: Guests seated at the dinning hall of Pythian Castle

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Your Health & Wellness News The Art of Self-Love

Embracing the Holiday Season: Self-Love, Family, and Giving

by Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer The holiday season is a time of year cherished by many, filled with warmth, love, and a sense of togetherness. It’s a time when families come together, reunite with friends, and communities unite to celebrate the spirit of giving. However, amid the joyful festivities, it’s essential to approach the holiday season from a health and wellness perspective, focusing on self-care, balanced indulgence, and meaningful connections.

The holiday season can sometimes bring stress when traveling, hosting, or gift shopping. How can you make the most of this special season while keeping your well-being in mind?

Prioritize Self-Care:

While it’s natural to get caught up in the whirlwind of holiday preparations, remember to prioritize your health and well-being. Incorporate mindfulness and self-care practices into your daily routine. Set aside a few minutes daily for meditation, deep breathing exercises, prayer,

and reflection. These practices can help you manage stress, maintain a sense of calm, and keep your mental and emotional well-being in check.

Stay Active:

Nourish Your Mind:

Just as your body needs The holiday nourishment, your mind season often brings also benefits from intelan abundance of lectual and emotional delicious, sugary, stimulation. Use the calorie-filled treats. To holidays to engage in balance these indulenriching activities like gences, make time reading, learning a new for physical activity.

Practice Self-Compassion skill, and conversations, Go for a brisk walk, Melesha Bailey Treat yourself with and embrace thethe joysame of take a yoga or dance kindness you would offer a friend. mindful growth. class, or grab the kids for fun winter Acknowledge your mistakes and setbacks without harsh selfactivities like ice skating, sledding, judgment.

Connect with Loved Ones: or making snowmen. These activities The holiday season is about help you burn off those extra holiday love and family. Take this time to calories but also boost your mood strengthen your bonds with your and energy. loved ones. A simple game night, a heartfelt conversation, or a shared Mindful Eating: without T hEnjoy e A festive r t o foods f Se l f - Lguilt. o v e activity are meaningful connections.

It’ll remind you how much those Practice mindful eating while savorrelationships matter and are greatly ing each bite. Eat slowly, and listen needed. to your body when it says enough Set Healthy Boundaries: Practice Gratitude: is enough. This approach not only Learn to say no to commitments that drain your energytool or compromise Gratitude is a powerful for helps you appreciate the flavors but

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also prevents overindulgence. Focus on incorporating fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins into your holiday feasts for a balanced and nutritious diet.

your well-being. Prioritize activities that align with your values.

boosting mental and emotional health. Take a moment each day to reflect on the things you are thankful for, whether it’s the love of your family, the support of your friends, or the simple pleasures of life.

Give Back:

The holiday season is synonymous with giving, and there’s no better way to boost your well-being than by helping others. Whether volunteering, donating to a charitable cause, or simply lending a helping Cultivate hand to thoseSelf-Awareness in need, giving back Take time heart to understand can fill your with your joy and thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. purpose.

This awareness helps you identify for personal growth.

Theareas holiday season is a time for love, family, and giving, and it’s also an opportunity to prioritize your health and well-being. Embrace the holiday season and the start of a new year, not only as a time for celebration but also as a season of self-love and wellness. Give the gift of health to yourself or a loved one. Check out my Holiday offer or schedule a quick chat. www.love4lifewellness.com.

Learn from Challenges: Merry Christmas with Love.

View setbacks as opportunities for growth. Embracing challenges with a growth mindset enhances resilience and deepens your self-appreciation.

Practice Self-Compassion

Cultivate Self-Awareness

Embrace Self-Care Rituals

Positive Self-Talk

Treat yourself with the same kindness you would offer a friend.

Acknowledge your mistakes and setbacks without harsh selfjudgment.

Take time to understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

This awareness helps you identify areas for personal growth.

Engage in activities that nurture your mind, body, and soul. Regular exercise, relaxation techniques, and hobbies rejuvenate your spirit.

Replace negative thoughts with affirming and constructive self-talk.

Challenge self-limiting beliefs and focus on your strengths.

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New Channel Commemorates the American Black Cowboy “Through these YouTube Shorts, we aspire to create a platform that not only educates but fosters a deeper appreciation for the resilience, skills, and legacy of the American Black cowboy,” - Samuel Knox.

Springfield, MO—In an endeavor to celebrate and honor the often-overlooked history of American Black Cowboys, a new YouTube Shorts channel has been launched by UniteNews. This platform aims to highlight their invaluable contributions, resilience, and rich legacy within the realm of Western culture.

The channel, titled “Tales of the American Black Cowboy” seeks to educate, entertain, and enlighten viewers about the profound impact and historical significance of Black cowboys throughout the development of the American West. The initiative endeavors to shed light on their stories, struggles, triumphs, and their often underrepresented role in shaping the cowboy heritage.

Recognizing the scarcity of mainstream representation, the aim is to bridge the gap by curating short one minute, engaging videos that will delve into various aspects of the American Black cowboy experience.

“With the channel, we are embarking on a journey to amplify the stories of these often unheralded heroes and outlaws,” expressed Samuel Knox, founder of the channel. “Our goal is to ensure their history and cultural significance are not only preserved but celebrated and shared with a global audience.”

“Tales of the American Black Cowboy,” invites everyone to join this cultural journey of exploration and discovery by liking, and subscribing to the channel, engaging with its content, and spreading awareness about this vital part of American history. Three new episodes will be added each week. For updates, follow us on Youtube. Search: Tales of the American Black Cowboy

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to being truly inclusive. Nevertheless, I dream of an inclusive society with mutual respect: something that Americans can be proud of. Above all, I love because of this revelation.

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