Succeeding as an Entrepreneur: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
A guide for Communities of Color
By: Alice Robertson
Embarking on an entrepreneurial venture presents distinct challenges, from cultural barriers to regulatory navigation. Yet, with...
South Side Farms Activity Report
From the desk of Maurice Theriot, Executive Director - South Side Farms
Cape Girardeau, MO – As the summer season draws to a close and...
Vargas Announces Final Year as SEMO President
After nearly a decade as President of Southeast Missouri State University, President Carlos Vargas, Ph.D., announced he will leave the University as President effective...
The Power of the Vote: Mobilizing the Black Community for the Upcoming November Election
The Collective Power of Unity
As election season approaches, Black communities of Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois stand at a pivotal moment.With the power to...
Cape Girardeau residents Rev. Allen-Patterson and Brock Freeman elected as 8th District delegates to...
Congratulations to Rev. Geneva Allen-Patterson and Brock Freeman, both of Cape Girardeau, who were elected as delegates for the Democratic National Convention at Missouri’s...
Project 2025 What you need to know
Project 2025, also known as the Presidential Transition Project, is an initiative by The Heritage Foundation to implement a conservative policy agenda in the...
Discover the Rich Tapestry of Museums: A Gateway to History and Culture
Legacy Museum Montgomery AL above.
Did you know the United States is home to an astonishing 35,000 museums? That’s more than double the number of...
Informed citizens are democracy’s best defense. Know who you are voting for.
Our Southeast Missouri Southern Illinois and communities are at a crossroads, as is our state and our nation. The upcoming 2024 election will be...
Choosing Leadership for Progress: Kamala Harris is for People
In a compelling piece for Word in Black, Keith Boykin addresses the critical decision facing Black voters in the upcoming presidential election. He poses...
A Journey of Redemption and Vision: Malcolm Burks’ Story
Malcolm Burks, a resilient child of God, embodies the transformative power of faith and perseverance. His journey, marked by loss, addiction, and redemption, is...
