The African American Hall of Fame Museum will induct seven individuals into its Hall of Fame at the 31st Annual Red, Black and Green Ball on Saturday, February 23rd at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Several high school students will also be awarded college scholarships during the event. Ronda Guyton, Superintendent of the Peoria County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Celebrating 31 Years of the African American Hall of Fame Museum – 31st Annual Red, Black and Green Ball to be held February 23, 2019
Category: 20190201
A Wall Does Not Guarantee Border Security By Cheryll Boswell
The longest government shutdown (35 days) in U.S. history ended on Friday, January 25, 2019, when Trump agreed to reopen government. Almost a million American citizens employed by the federal government were working without a paycheck because the President of the United States said he would shut down the government and declare this country a … Continue reading A Wall Does Not Guarantee Border Security By Cheryll Boswell
God of Our Weary Years By Cleo Dailey III (Modernday Lazurus)
Arguably, most people in my generation cannot fathom a life without choices. We are immune to entrances and exits specified on the base of color, laws that prohibit dating or communing outside of our own race, and educational exclusions for nothing more than bias. We have read the stories, seen the footage, and even admired … Continue reading God of Our Weary Years By Cleo Dailey III (Modernday Lazurus)
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is March 10th By Chris Wade Director of Prevention Services, Central Illinois Friends
In recognition of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD), which is recognized March 10 of every year, I have partnered with a dear friend, colleague, and fellow HIV advocate Evany Turk for this issue of the Traveler Weekly Newspaper. Recently she penned an Opinion piece to TheBody.com about sexual violence and HIV. Sexual … Continue reading National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is March 10th By Chris Wade Director of Prevention Services, Central Illinois Friends
Pawns in the Political Game of a President By Mark Lampkin
It is my hope that by the time you are reading this article, the lengthy government shutdown in the United States has ended. How painful and scary it must be to know that you are relieved of your duties for no fault of your own; you and about 800,000 other people who are employed at … Continue reading Pawns in the Political Game of a President By Mark Lampkin
Purpose Driven: Stay the Course Latasha Schraeder
February is often a difficult month for students to stay motivated. In the Midwest, we have likely spent significant time indoors. At this point in the academic year, summer break is still several months in the future. Spring and the promise of warmer temperatures is at least a full month away. On a positive note, … Continue reading Purpose Driven: Stay the Course Latasha Schraeder
Put a Handle on my name – CARTER AT LARGE By Lorraine B. Carter
Titles are used in greeting as a matter of politeness, courtesy, and respect. It has been long respected from the beginning of mankind’s civilization. We were taught in school to address our Kindergarten teacher by the title of Ms., Mrs., or Mr. at an early age out of respect. From school, we went on to … Continue reading Put a Handle on my name – CARTER AT LARGE By Lorraine B. Carter
The Traveler Weekly 