Last month I had the distinct honor to board the Peoria Honor Flight as an observer that was filled with American Heroes. Bona fide Veterans, Real life GI Joes, decorated in courage, bonds of friendship, and loyalty to their respective branches of service. In awe of their stories and the wealth of history that was bestowed … Continue reading Peoria Honor Flight: Where Were the Black Veterans? By Chama St. Louis
Month: June 2017
3rd Annual Read to the Rhythm Gala on Friday, June 23, 2017
The Peoria Public Library Lincoln Branch 3rd Annual Read to the Rhythm Gala will be held on Friday, June 23rd - from 7pm -11pm. Guest Speaker for the evening will be NAACP Image Award Winner & New York Times Best Selling Author Kimberla Lawson Roby. Ms. Roby has written 25 novels and is best … Continue reading 3rd Annual Read to the Rhythm Gala on Friday, June 23, 2017
T & A Entertainment Presents 1st Annual Women Empowering Women Seminar/Luncheon/Networking Event – July 22, 2017
Carl Holloway and Alecia Collins are natives and residents of Peoria and are doing business as T & A Entertainment. For nearly two years, they have been promoting local events that include birthday parties, a black and white ball and comedy shows. In November 2016, Carl & Alecia promoted a Thanksgiving comedy special featuring … Continue reading T & A Entertainment Presents 1st Annual Women Empowering Women Seminar/Luncheon/Networking Event – July 22, 2017
Gordon-Booth Recognizes Donald Jackson on Service to NAACP, Community
SPRINGFIELD, IL – In May, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, welcomed President of the Peoria Branch of the NAACP Donald Jackson to Springfield to congratulate him on his retirement and thank him for his service to the community. “Donald Jackson is a pillar and a legend in our community,” Gordon-Booth said. “For over … Continue reading Gordon-Booth Recognizes Donald Jackson on Service to NAACP, Community
Summer Reading at Peoria Public Library – Help Stop “Summer Slide”
Reading By Design: Summer Reading 2017 is open for sign up now and the first day to report hours of reading is Sunday, June 4 at any Peoria Public Library location. Each week readers return to their favorite location to sign their contract, reporting that they read for three hours. Reporting reading to earn … Continue reading Summer Reading at Peoria Public Library – Help Stop “Summer Slide”
Black Women’s Roundtable And AARP Launch “Healthcare Is A Human Right” #NotAPrivilage Campaign
Washington, DC –The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s (NCBCP) Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR), in collaboration with the AARP, announced the launch of its HealthCARE is Human Right #NotAPrivilege Campaign (BWR HealthCARE Campaign) on May 31, 2017. The campaign is a call to action, beginning today, that is focused on protecting Medicare, Medicaid and quality … Continue reading Black Women’s Roundtable And AARP Launch “Healthcare Is A Human Right” #NotAPrivilage Campaign
“I’m Da Pappy!” By Cleo Dailey III (Modernday Lazurus)
"Pray then like this: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…" - Luke 11:2-4 One of my favorite movies is "Life", which features the brilliance of Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. It tells the story of two friends framed for a crime they didn't commit, and how they survive the world of incarceration … Continue reading “I’m Da Pappy!” By Cleo Dailey III (Modernday Lazurus)
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