Join the Missouri Job Center and Community Partnership of the Ozarks for their workplace diversity lunch and learn series - Diversity and your bottom line Who's Your Neighbor? Unpacking census data for Springfield and the surrounding area February 22 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Missouri Job Center Lunch is provided but you must RSVP to Terry at tgrier@cpozarks.org or call … [Read more...] about Diversity Lunch & Learn Series with the Missouri Job Center and Community Partnership of the Ozarks
Springfield Branch #4081 Presents: Creating the Beloved Community January 17, 2022 March begins at 9:00 a.m. Mediacom Ice Park 635 East Trafficway Ice Park opens at 8:30 a.m. An event program will be held at the square immediately after the marchers arrive. For more information, call 417-873-6386 or email info@naacpspringfieldmo.org, or visit … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. march and program
Via Springfield Public Schools - With the pending retirement of Dr. John Jungmann at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 school year, Springfield Schools has begun a nationwide search for a new superintendent. A series of community input sessions will be held on November 17 and 18 and all community members are invited to participate in the meetings, choosing the option and … [Read more...] about SPS seeking community input about next superintendent
The Community Tough Talk Collaborative invites you to a community Tough Talk event facilitated by Dr. Lyle Foster and Dr. Leslie Anderson of MSU and Catalyst Consulting. The series launches during Missouri State University's Public Affairs Conference. ERacism: Action Toward Positive Change Existing disparities are made more apparent during COVID 19 and the pandemic of … [Read more...] about The Community Tough Talk Collaborative hosts community Tough Talk event
What is the Facing Racism Institute? Racism is still a powerful force in our lives and community. The Institute challenges participants of all backgrounds to be part of an equally powerful dialogue. We provide the safe space and neutral guidance needed to help that dialogue emerge. Through presentations and exercises, participants engage in and build a shared understanding … [Read more...] about Facing Racism Institute to be held virtually this fall