We understand how difficult this past year has been for many people and that there is still some uncertainty, so through the generosity of our sponsors, we are excited to offer this year's virtual Collaborative Diversity Conference free for everyone, including the Facing Racism pre-conference on April 21.More information & registration Pre-conference: Facing Racism in 2021 … [Read more...] about 2021 Collaborative Diversity Conference (the virtual edition)
Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is a month-long celebration of contributions African Americans have made to American history, as well as a time to recognize their struggle with adversity while fighting for freedom and equality. Black History Month is celebrated in February each year. The Origin of Black History Month In the summer of … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black History (Month)
Civil Rights Movements Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was a Baptist minister who advocated the end of racial segregation by nonviolent means. King first came to national prominence in Montgomery, Alabama when he led the first major nonviolent demonstration against segregation when an African American woman named Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a … [Read more...] about Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Choose a day over the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend to join the Springfield NAACP's virtual MLK March walk or drive on a path along the Springfield-Greene County African American Heritage Trail from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 15-18. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eST0kvuy3ms&feature=youtu.be About the path Start at Silver Springs Park (1100 N. Hampton Ave.) Travel … [Read more...] about Moving forward: NAACP MLK March