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See story on page 5 The award-winning Motown group Spectrum

“Dr. E” Returns to MSU with her One Woman Show Springfield, MO—On May 6, from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M., at the Missouri State University campus in the Carrington Auditorium, Dr. E will return with her one-woman show about how educaDr Elaine Richardson tion saved her life. Dr. Elaine Richardson, aka Dr. E, is a Professor of Literacy Studies at Ohio State University specializes in critical language and literacy education for social continued on page 5

Springfield, MO—The Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s 6th Annual Gala featuring the award-winning Motown group Spectrum will take place on May 31, 2014 at the Ramada Oasis Convention Center starting at 5:30 p.m. Black tie will be optional. Guests in attendance will be able to enjoy a wine reception, dinner, live and silent auctions and a two hour performance with the Springfield Symphony by this first class vocal quartet.

“I am very excited that at our annual Gala, the Springfield Symphony will be playing with Spectrum - an amazingly talented vocal quartet out of Las Vegas, said Kyle Wiley Pickett, music director/conductor for the Springfield Symphony. “The singers in Spectrum have recreated the sound of the Four Tops and the Temptations in a spectacular fashion. Their performance with the Symphony will showcase the Motown singing and dancing you expect,

backed up by Spectrum’s band and the full Springfield Symphony. These guys are unbelievably talented. There’s a great reason that Spectrum was voted Best of Las Vegas two years in a row: their performance is absolutely electric. I have had the privilege of working with Spectrum twice. I must admit that the first time, I didn’t know quite what to expect, but it quickly became one of my all-time favorite symphony shows. I’d never played a symphony show where I had women screaming in the aisles before! Spectrum’s symphony show is a tour de force of Motown sound. You will be hearing top hits from the Motown catalogue, backed by lush strings and screaming brass. I know you won’t be able to stay in your seats for this concert!” The purpose of the Gala is to benefit the Symphony’s Educational and Community Outreach Programs. These free concerts, such as our Spooky Symphony continued on page 2

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Forward Progress For MSU Division for Diversity & Inclusion by Ken Coopwood, Sr., Ph.D. Unite Contributing Writer

these studies are still going on, but the community part is almost complete. Look for a final The school year for MSU report in a month or two. The is almost over, and I am happy campus part has several months to provide an update on great to go…stay tuned for updates. activity which benefits We also took part in the the entire community. annual MLK celebration. The DDI has been It is our pleasure to be busy and productive at part of this important leading MSU and the community event. Janucommunity in an array ary was also the month of initiatives and projfor the first issue of this ects that help shape column! This column "Dr Coop" our day-to-day lives now appears in four and collaborations. This update community publications and it is is a recap of some of the exciting translated into Spanish. DDI undertakings since January In February, we were part of the 1, 2014. second launch of the Greater We started the year building Springfield Race and Faith enthusiasm for the campus and Collaborative Reveal-Friends community climate studies. Both and Family. This event brought

people from all over the city to the new Moxie Theater for an emotional and celebratory time of integration and community service. We also launched our “Shattering the Silences” education series on campus. This is a line of forums designed to dispel myths and build better understanding about people and issues of all kinds. March was loaded with lots of fun events and happenings that raised the profile of the DDI, MSU and Springfield. For starters, yours truly was elected to the national board for diversity officers in higher education! I was also blessed to have an article published in a national publication – Diverse Issues in Higher Education. The MODES Consortium hosted an All-University Faculty Mixer just before Colin Powell gave his public affairs address at JQH arena. A DDI department head gave a wonderful presentation about understanding the life of people with disabilities and I spoke at Brentwood Church about the Race and Faith Collaborative. April is packed full as well. You already know from my last

column that the Statewide Collaborative Diversity Conference will be held on the 24th. And, we do the official launch of the B2B program just one day before! Our newsletter is out this month as well. It features a balance of happenings from all over campus and our community. Our Faculty Mentoring Program had a reception at President Smart’s home and we completed another round of diversity education on the topic of stereotypes. As I said, we’ve been busy, and productive. I’m hoping to get some rest in May, but with graduation and our division retreat during this month… go figure. Nonetheless, this spring has been a great period of service and showcase of all the important work blooming within the DDI! We proudly serve all of Springfield with the best in diversity education, programs and services. Watch for more… its coming. Until then, make something happen yourself! Let’s integrate, collaborate and elevate... together! Ken Coopwood, Sr., Ph.D. Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at Missouri State University

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sion that many students, especially low income and at-risk, may have no other opportunity in which to participate. Tickets to the Gala are $125 each and a reserved table of ten is $1500. For tickets or more information please call 417-8646683. Sponsors for the Gala are: Empire Bank and Central Trust, 417 Magazine, Independent Printing, Inc., KTXR, Mediacom, Mercy, Parakeet Pete’s, Reliable Superstore, and Springfield News-Leader

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and Home for the Holidays Matinees, allow for members of the community to experience a live orchestra concert that they otherwise may never have the opportunity to do so. The Young People’s Concerts are performed for approximately 5,000 elementary age students from almost 100 schools in the Southwest Missouri area. These concerts provide exposure to an avenue of education and expres-

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continued from page 3 branches across Springfield and Greene County. This year’s theme is Fizz, Boom, READ! And it offers free fun activities and entertainment, with reading incentives for all ages – grown-ups, too. You can learn more at thelibrary.org/ fizzboomread and click on your age group. See all the special events planned for all ages to boost their fun – comedy, music and fun science sessions – in the Bookends magazine at any branch, or at thelibrary.org/programs for June-August listings. Children from birth through 18 months have in the Tiny Tots program. From the website, parents can download an activity game board or pick up one from any library branch. Children can earn board books and prizes after they’ve completed three activities on each “road” to reading. Beginning May 24, youths in grades 6-12 can sign up online and pick up a Summer Reading Program game board at any branch or Mobile Library, or download one from thelibrary. org/fizzboomread. Read five hours and receive a Food ‘n’ Fun Flipcard with offers for free treats and discount admission to area attractions. Keep reading to receive a free book, a fine waiver card and entries into drawings for more prizes. Adults can register online, log books as you read them and post reviews. Once you have entered five books, you’ll receive a Library gift. Every book counts as an entry into an Aug. 4 drawing at each branch for a gift basket and one grand-prize drawing for an iPad provided by ReferenceUSA. Children and teens who

spend summer days at day camps and clubs won’t get left out. The Summer Reading To Go program sends librarians and the fun where the kids are, so everyone gets to participate and has the chance to win prizes. Kathleen O’Dell is community relations director of the Springfield-Greene County Library District. She can be reached at kathleeno@thelibrary.org. Every First Tuesday of the Month

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One of the reasons I wanted to give this place another shout out is the Walleye which is on the menu but once a week it comes all you can eat. If you are a seafood lover you have already discovered the joy of the sea and for some fans walleye is a very popular dish especially when it is prepared the right way. And I will go on record saying the walleye here is very tasty. The plate is piled high with the walleye and sides but I have seen many hungry customers get more and more. I am not sure how they do it but if you are an all you can eat fan.....the walleye is for you. The walleye if you like this type of seafood are off the chain......lol....can you say that in a restaurant review.....they are tender, battered well and flavorful...and again you get as many as you want. Now don't get me wrong this is no the only food in the house......as I said earlier the menu is extensive and you can get a variety from fried chicken....( Hmmm I didn't try that....) to burgers and fries. There is a healthy array of salads as well as great entre selections including pork tenderloin and ribs. Even the most picky eater can find something to suit their taste and you will leave feeling full. If you tend to be on the picky side and you know who you are......then make your specifications known...I have found the staff to be very accommodating. Staff are friendly and the crowd

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is very local with the occassional tourist who has read reviews on line or seen their brochures in the hotel. Kearney Street is open every day and with the variety of lunch specials and as I mentioned earlier the values in prices.....yes your hard earned dollars go a long way. It is also great to support the good old north side and help keep our local businesses vibrant and thriving. Who Knows? We might just bump into each other! 3 1/2 forks.......

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IN THIS ISSUE The Library Has A Perfect Solution For Summer Learning by Kathleen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dell , Springfield-Greene County Library District Teachers tell us that when children and teens stop reading for pleasure when the school year ends, they experience whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;summer learning loss.â&#x20AC;? Their reading skills, in particular, slip over those three months, as teachers can attest. For preschoolers, reading and being read to is critical for kindergarten readiness. The Library has a perfect solution for summer learning loss that has some cool rewards! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the annual Summer Reading Program, and it runs May 24 - Aug. 2 in all 10 library continued on page 11

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A Big Thank You To Mothers by Gwen Marshall, Unite Contributing Writer

next generations.” —Mary Burns Deas, The OBSERVER “’Mom’ may be a person, Studies have shown that mawhich is a noun, but a ternal influence was one more accurate descripof the leading factors tor of her is a verb. which Anyone who describes determined whether his or her mother children stayed in tells what she does, school, went on to and this list is nearly study at universities endless. She makes and to social mobility an indelible mark on within the family. both her children and The link was strongest Gwen Marshall the strength of society between mothers and through her continuous acts of daughters although there was love and service in the family still a distinct and the lessons learned from link between mothers and sons. her are carried forward to the The old saying is “The hand

that rocks the cradle rules the world.” We love you Dads out there but May is the month for mothers. On behalf of Springfield Public Schools we would like to say Thank You to all the mothers that contribute to the educational process of their Children and the continued success of R12 school district. We would also like to congratulate all of the graduating seniors. We are very proud of you all and wish you great success as you enter the next season of your lives. Special Congratulations are extended to: Darrison “Dee” White. Dee’s poem “Love the Lord” was published in April’s Unite. Dee a student at Pikin was one of ten middle school

students from Missouri to be acknowledged by the Missouri State Poetry Society and his work will represent our state in the National Mannington Trust Student Poetry Contest, sponsored by the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. It has been quite some time since anyone from Springfield, Mo has been included and we are very proud of Dee. Where Poems Hide Poems hide In my dreams In something I care about In my mother’s smiles In my closet when I go to sleep Poems hide everywhere I go By: Tayquawn Humphrey third place winner of Pipkin’s Title1 Poetry Jam 2014. A tribute to his mother’s smile.

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Alexander and 1st Lady Jackie Alexander's 4th Anniversary. The event will take place, Sunday, May 18th 2014 at 10:45 am.

The Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Ball Is May 17th at the Ramada Oasis Hotel Springfield, MO—The Springfield NAACP will hold their annual Freedom Fund Banquet and award ceremony, May 17, 2014 at the Ramada Oasis Hotel & Convention Center. A reception will be held from 5:30 to 6:30, with the dinner and program beginning at 6:45. This year’s keynote speaker will be Tony Porter co-founder of “A Call to Men”. The NAACP Youth Scholarship

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of Noah on the big screen and with full special effects. There were some liberties of plot that could certainly be discussed but it brought interest and reflection to the film. The idea of building a big boat back in the day and filling it with every animal is kind of a crazy idea in and of itself but to sell it to your family and to build the boat without an architect and contractor.....well that is a miracle. The film considers the tension within Noah's family as well as the town folks and other detractors. I also have to just admit it gets folks talking about a biblical story and that is a good thing.The depiction of the flood along with some dramatic effects had me jump-

ing in my seat. It was so much better than just seeing the story on a Sunday school card. Russell Crowe is an outstanding actor and he does a credible job in this film. His costar Emma Watson is also good and they bring their fans to the audience to see them. operate as a righteous man in the midst of many not so ...well...let's say good folks. The film takes on the challenge of showing early life in a depiction we have not seen before...and it begins to build as Noah must Since Noah is a story inside of a much bigger story you have the difficult ending of where do they go from here as they are in all actuality starting the world over. So a bit of a challenge.... I now like the idea that it was different from what I thought but that is good ...to stretch

and to think and even consider more what the event may have been like. And maybe that is the real story that we are still talking about and watching Noah again after all these years. If you can....go....see Noah and the others too and not from a "copy".....but make your vote count at the box office and help to influence what is coming out of Hollywood. I know one thing when I see it rain again....I am glad that it stops. 92 out of 100

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in cheek....well it is to some extent because I am trying to emphasize it is a diner style restaurant....so it is not five star

but it is not pretending to be and you of course are not paying 5 star prices. I have gotten in the habit of going there for an alternate breakfast and maybe I have developed the bad habit now of being very specific about what I want.....but I have learned the hard way that this means no disappointments. I have shared before that breakfast is my favorite meal and what is great about places like Kearney Street is they serve the breakfast craving all day. I go for the omelet with the side of pancakes and they insist on bringing the hash browns whether you have room or not. Sometimes I cannot eat it all which is one of the cool things about these kind of neighborhood places.....you get a full plate of continued from page 10

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LifeStyle&EntertainmentNews Movie Review: “Noah” by Lyle Foster Unite Contributing Writer

ers and directors have tried to get Hollywood studios to invest more resources in faith Well church folks and the based films. Because sometimes Sunday crowd usually criticize Christian films are low budget Hollywood as only being conand don't have the production cerned about sex, violence and quality to measure up against money. Well either it is the last the films they are competing days or the gospel has made it against. Fro example God is to California because Not Dead has a really there has been a basket low budget but the flip full of blessings out at side is that they immethe local theatre and diately make money. In they have been making case you have missed audiences look to heavthe string of films they en. And by the way are Son of God, Noah, there has been some God is Not Dead and Lyle Foster "good news" at the regHeaven is for Real! We ister as well. actually have three I must admit it almost caught films out at the box office at the me off guard because I wasn't same time. And they are makready for back to back reliing a respectable showing. Of giously themed movies. And course it is not unusual for there they have not been the Cecil B. to be a cross and a hymn in one DeMille variety that are over movie around Easter time. But the top with the choir singing this year has been a bit unusual in the background but generin back to back films during the ally well done films with a Easter holiday. Many will recall strong religious message that the unprecedented success of no one is apologizing for. It is the Passion of the Christ a few no secret that Christian producyears ago.

logian types consulting on it. I will express a bias now that it So.....I was somewhat prepared is a positive to see these films to not really be a fan and to realwhich all have a basis....and my ize the story may be better left immediate hope is that they in the good book. But somewill not send Hollywood into thing interesting happened.... a spin to make up "Christian I decided to open my mind a films" that writers furiously put bit. It is easy together to cash to approach a in without any film like this and sustenance. immediately be I wish I could prepared to go in share about all of complete dislike the films but the mode thinking it column will not better be verse permit so since for verse like the Noah is the blockoriginal story. buster one it will Well....spoiler get my attention. alert....it is not Most of us have a verse to verse some awareness story. And I of the story of decided that was Noah and with okay. that in mind it Paramount Pictures 2014 I found myself is not the easiest liking Noah a lot because I story to bring to the big screen. remembered that none of us Critics were waiting for the film were there so who really knows to attack and cast stones if you what the day to day like so will. It cost a lot of money to some imagination is in order. make and there has been a lot of It was exciting to see the story criticism for the entire produccontinued on page 9 tion which did have some theo-

Food Column: “Kearney Street Cafe” by Lyle Foster Unite Contributing Writer Kearney Street Cafe, 1324 W. Kearney. Has anyone noticed the prices of good are going up, up and away? While there are a number of factors that contribute to it the result is that the cost of going out will be a bit more expensive. And for that as well as some good tasting food I am emphasizing value

and good eating at the same time. The hope is with gardens and farms getting planted we will at least be able to partake of some fresh local food in the not too distant future. I have mentioned this place before but I have found reasons to come back again and again. As I have mentioned many times I try to really cover local establishments and every now and then I have a weakness for

those kind of classic cafe spots with the plates full of food. I think you all have visited those kind of places where the waitress knows the local gossip and usually wants to call you honey and ask if you want the biscuits and gravy. No I don't want the biscuits and gravy which I don't want but I do know it is on the menu and very popular. It is housed in an old Ziggy's and looks very much like those

old digs but it is tolerable and ideally suited for the casually dressed diner. It is truly representative of a typical cafe with the menu that has so many choices that it is hard to make a selection and you also wonder how can they possibly make all of those dishes. Well they do and the ones that I have had are reasonably tasty. You might think my review is a bit tongue continued on page 9

A Diverse Collection Of Choreography And Dance Styles At Drury University’s Wilhoit Theatre May 10 & 11 Springfield, MO— Mark your calendars because Springfield Dance Alliance's second annual spring dance concert, Bloom is coming up! Springfield Dance Alliance, founded in 2012, brings together professional artists of various backgrounds to create diverse concerts featuring a wide range of dance styles. Bloom includes choreography by Missouri State University faculty, Phenomenon Dance Company, Credo Dance Academy and many independent Alliance choreographers. Springfield Dance Alliance concerts offer something for everyone: from powerful, athletic modern dance selections to ethereal contemporary ballet, and energetic Egyptian folkloric dance to characterdriven theatrical comedy. Performances are Saturday, May 10th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 11th at 2:00 pm at Drury University’s Wilhoit Theatre (located at the corner of Drury Lane and Central Street in Springfield, MO) Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students/seniors, and children under 5 are free. Tickets can be reserved on our website at www.SpringfieldDanceAlliance.com/ bloom/ or purchased at the door. The Springfield Dance Alliance, a non-profit organization, is a collective of movement artists in the Springfield area who are passionate about bringing together our dance community. Visit SDA’s website www.SpringfieldDanceAlliance.com for more information.

Can’t Find Previous Church Members? ...Ask your Neighbors, Conduct An Internet Search, Look In The Phone Book… Or Join Us! Emmanuel’s Communication Consultants Presents: A Member’s Only Reunion for Anterior Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Springfield, MO Springfield, MO— Although most probably still reside in Springfield and hopefully still praise God, it is not often churches dissolve and post members come together to celebrate spirituality, growth, re-membering and remembrance of said church and its spiritual mission: to glorify God through caring and sharing. To commemorate the celebration Emmanuel’s Communication Consultants, a newly formed public relations conglomerate owned by Priscilla Daniels, M.A., is hosting this celebration with spiritual commen-

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continued from page 1 equality. Dr. E belongs to a global network of Hiphop activist-educators for social transformation. Richardson also founded the Ohio State University Hiphop Literacies Conference and the SistaFriends Afterschool Program in 2011 (currently serving 6 - 8th grade girls at Sherwood Middle school). Richardson uses her story of recovery from human trafficking and drugs to becoming an award-winning Ph.D. and recording artist to motivate others. In between academics, Richardson escaped into music, singing with various ensembles and composing jazzy original fare, including some that was later featured on All My Children and Dharma & Greg. There is no cost to attend her performance.

taries, music, dinner and gifts for members on May 31, 2014 at 910 West Battlefield, Springfield, MO., at 4:00 P.M. From its early days as a storefront location, to its later as a significant building in Springfield’s Midtown area, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church signified noteworthy duties to glorify God by hosting events such as all-night prayer rituals and trips geared for families with children. Brenda K. Daniels, former Trustee Board Member with service to Mount Olive’s Usher Board was inclined to bring unity to former members, “I think about members of Mount Olive often

and just thought it was time something was done to bring all of us together to celebrate the greatness of God and how we have grown spiritually since the church doors unfortunately had to close; perhaps this way we can refresh old memories and perhaps start new ones.” Members must R.S.V.P for this event. It will be held May 31, 2014 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. at 910 W. Battlefield. Please contact Brenda K. Daniels, Chairwoman, at 417-368-1562 to R.S.V.P. by April 30th or Priscilla Daniels, Public Relations Practitioner at priscilla.daniels@yahoo. com.

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A Directory of free or low cost Business Assistance Minorities In Business Monthly Networking Meeting 417.861-0760 Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce www.spfldchamber.com 417.862.5567 Small Business Administration (SBA) www.sba.gov 417.890.8501 Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) www.score.org 417.837.2619 Drury University - Breech Center / Student in Free Enterprise www.drury.edu 417.873.7243 Ozarks Technical Community College www.otc.edu 417.895.7158 The Library Center Business Reference thelibrary.springfield.missouri.org 417.874.8110

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to find grant-makers that have previously funded projects or services for businesses like yours. Many state economic development agencies provide small business grants and other types of financial assistance. Once you identify potential funders, determine how you intend to approach them. Make a personal contact and cultivate relationships by e-mail, telephone call, office visit and/or letter of inquiry. Many funding organizations now prefer that requests be submitted first in letter format before accepting a full proposal, according to The

Foundation Center, a national resource service for grant-makers and grant-seekers. Your grant proposal has to be prescriptive to what that funder is seeking. So, get to know potential grant-makers better by obtaining copies of their annual reports. Scrutinize their website. What buzz words do they use. You can even incorporate that funderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colors into the fonts and graphics that you use in your grant proposal. Most importantly, request a copy of the grant guidelines. Follow the requirements of the funding notice or application to the letter. Your guide for what to include or not to include in continued from page 10

African American Community Organizations Directory Mark A. Dixon Bartley-Decatur Neighborhood Center 918 E. Calhoun Springfield, MO 65802 417-719-4300 www.bartley-decatur.org

Lynette Adams, Worthy Matron Missouri Jurisdiction PHA Order Of Eastern Star Greater Truth Chapter #88 P.O. Box 8804 Springfield, MO 65801 417-866-6878

American Legion Post Norvel Stafford 1339 E. Division St Springfield, MO 65803 417-862-9123

Calvin L. Allen, Exec. Director Springfield Community Center- Family Achievement Academy 911 E. Division St Springfield, MO 65803 417-866-4359

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Sherman Avenue Project Committee, Inc. Housing Org. 1228 N. Sherman Springfield, MO 65802 417-865-1203 Anthony Pickens Prince Hall Masons Truth Lodge #151 P.O. Box 8063 Springfield, MO 65801 417-890-5180 Wesley Pratt The Gathering A Community Action Group For more information call 417-987-7809 Shelia Burton, President Lincoln Memorial Cemetery Board, Inc. P.O. Box 9282 Springfield, MO 65801 417-877-0668 Dennis Davis Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Springfield Alumni P.O. Box 6287 Springfield, MO 65801-6287 417-496-7365

Cheryl Clay, President Springfield Branch N.A.A.C.P. P.O. Box 8983 Springfield, MO 65801 Meetings are every third Saturday of the month from 1:30-2:30 p.m. 417-873-6386 Flora (Pat) Looney, President Our Night Out Social & Charitable Org. 417-866-2387 James Pike, President Springfield Reunion Club Organizes the Annual Park Day/ Reunion Weekend 1447 N. Hampton Springfield, MO 65802 417-869-0183 Meeting every first Monday Willie Carter, Director Victory Circle Peer Support Inc 2101 W. Chestnut Expwy Springfield, MO 65802 417-894-0188 Support group for men in recovery Samuel G. Knox Unite of SWMO, Inc. Publishes the Unite Publication; presenters of the Annual Springfield Multicultural Festival 2101 W. Chestnut Expwy. Springfield, MO 65802 Phone: 417-864-7444 unitepublication@yahoo.com www.unitenewsonline.org

If you are a part of a Springfield African American Community Organization, we want to hear from you. Please send the name of your organization, address, phone number and a contact person to Unite., P. O. Box 1745, Springfield, MO 65801