As the new coordinator for Timmons Hall, I am very excited to collaborate with organizations both inside and outside of Springfield to expand on historical, cultural and educational opportunities for the next generation. We have so many exciting initiatives converging in Springfield right now, with the opening of Timmons Hall…
Author: Christine Peoples for SGFNN
In 2018, Springfield residents celebrated several events of historic significance to the African American community: The relocation and restoration of Historic Timmons Temple The 100-year anniversary of Silver Springs Park The dedication of the African American Heritage Trail The commemoration of the Rev. Oliver Brown’s 100th birthday and the proclamation…
The swelling pride of the Springfield community was undeniably in the air the evening of Aug. 19 as Cheryl Brown Henderson joined community leaders and Drury University to commemorate the legacy of her father, civil rights leader and former Benton Avenue A.M.E. Church pastor Rev. Oliver Brown. Before moving his…
Imagine the need of validation through the eyes, posture and expressions of a little brown-skinned girl, barely 4 years old. Her eyes fixed on you, mirroring herself in your skin. Standing in front of you with her head tilted to the left of her little body asking, “Do you think…