Springfield is honoring the legacy of Juneteenth with a vibrant, monthlong lineup of events designed to educate, inspire and bring people together, ranging from live musical performances to educational workshops and family-friendly picnics. Whether you are looking to support local Black-owned businesses, dive deep into African American history, or enjoy great food and art with […]
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Celebrate Juneteenth with variety of events
This year marks the 32nd annual Juneteenth celebration in Springfield honoring the freedom, community, resilience and history of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the end of slavery after enslaved people in Texas were finally freed on June 19, 1865 – two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. In […]
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“Battling the fires of racism”
New large mahogany doors and all-yellow brickwork on the façade of the Black Firehouse at 1310 E. Adams St. are the latest renovations expected to be completed by the end of August on this historic structure. The building, owned by the Central Lodge #3 Prince Hall Masons, was once Firehouse No. 5, known as the […]
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noir 6: The Truth
Artist Bri Jackson painted an acrylic on canvas of a Black mother and her child that represents an excellent example of Black art standing for “Truth,” the curator of “noir 6: The Truth” art exhibition said. “noir 6: The Truth” is an exhibition of Black art, depicting Blacks’ lives, that will be part of activities […]
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The Stanza Stories
The public is invited to The Stanza Stories presentation and awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St. Celebrate the culmination of 10 racial healing workshops and hear the powerful poetry created by seven participants throughout this journey facilitated by Dr. Kelly Hurst, executive director of the […]
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An outdoor food court for Southtown
The Springfield Project at CAP 1908 Innovation & Coworking Center is planning the creation of an outdoor food court to promote entrepreneurship even as it introduces a summer market series. The Springfield Project’s goal of developing an outdoor entrepreneurial food court was given a boost after the Springfield City Council on May 19 adopted an […]
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5th Street Gem 221 S. Fifth St. Lakeisha Purchase Lounge and food and event venue 217-416-9277 7’s Groceries2520 E. Clear Lake Ave.Arriel WilliamsGrocery store217-717-1683 710 Rippy G’s 2501 Wabash Ave. Jenita Harris Restaurant 217-572-1500 1221 Photography 504 S. Fourth St.Zach Adams Photography 217-303-2264 A’Shay Kreations Online Shayla Whitfield Retail 217-553-4721 Ace of Fadez Barbershop 210 W. Laurel St. David Lott Personal care 217-407-9596 Adams Heating & Cooling 1017 S. 25th St. Roy L. Adams HVAC 217-503-6800 All In […]
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A Juneteenth convergence of cultures
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved Texans finally learned of their freedom – two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing the date as a federal holiday. Juneteenth has a red-themed culinary tradition, from crimson hibiscus tea to Sea Island red peas, which […]
