Greenbriar Celebrates Volunteers and Donors

By | March 11, 2009

The Savannah Tribune Salutes Alma Williams

By | March 11, 2009

In observance of Women’s History Month, The Savannah Tribune is reprinting excerpts from an article published in The Black Mountain College Museum Arts Center Magazine recapturing the experiences of Mrs. Alma Stone Williams, a Savannahian, and Spelman College graduate who was a trailblazer in integration in higher education – being the first African American to integrate Black Mountain College near … Continue reading “The Savannah Tribune Salutes Alma Williams”

Obama Family Celebrated During Black Press Week

By | March 11, 2009

Black Press Week, the annual celebration of the birth of the Black Press of America, March 16, 1827, will salute America’s first family, celebrate civil rights champions and honor a political pioneer during its annual Newsmaker of the Year Award Dinner March 19. “Black Press Week promises to be the most exciting ever,” says Dorothy R. Leavell, chair of the … Continue reading “Obama Family Celebrated During Black Press Week”

Wooten and Morrison Receive One Small Voice Award

By | March 11, 2009

Mrs. Lois Wooten and Mrs. Mary Morrison were honored on Saturday, March 7, 2009 by the Savannah Children’s Choir. The award, which recognizes the work that sometimes unsung heroes accomplish, has gone to Henry Moore, and Lady Bamford . “Lois and Mary have been two of our most enthusiastic supporters since we began the Savannah Children’s Choir,” commented Roger Moss, … Continue reading “Wooten and Morrison Receive One Small Voice Award”

Superintendent’s Student of the Month

By | March 11, 2009

The Superintendent’s Student of the Month is Joseff Kolman, an eighth grader at Oglethorpe Charter School. Joseff was selected because he is an extraordinary student who excels academically, musically and as a school leader. Joseff is currently taking three courses for high school credit. He has also received several awards including: highest GPA in Science in 6th grade, most improved … Continue reading “Superintendent’s Student of the Month”

Black in America

By | March 11, 2009

The Savannah Tribune announces the latest in a series of articles written by guest columnist Taqwaa Falaq Saleem. Taqwaa is a 2008 honor graduate with the B.A. in English Language and Literature from Savannah State University where she was also awarded the coveted President’s Second Mile Award at the commencement ceremonies. She is currently a graduate student and teaching assistant … Continue reading “Black in America”

~Words of Thanks~

By | March 11, 2009

The family of Mrs. Georgia Branch Dillard of Tampa, Florida, will forever be grateful for the many friends who looked after our mother and grandmother throughout the many years she lived in Tampa. You were there for her and for us. You made her life and her final days in Tampa a wonderful experience, and may God bless each of … Continue reading “~Words of Thanks~”

Business Awards Honor Workplace Innovation and Flexibility

By | March 11, 2009

Retaining workers is not just a concern during good economic times. Employee turnover not only costs money, directly and indirectly, but affects a business’s ability to satisfy its customers. Businesses that truly rely on team work; those that listen and act on employee input; companies that understand that community and family commitments, when balanced with work, increase productivity; are all … Continue reading “Business Awards Honor Workplace Innovation and Flexibility”

Make Snacks “To Go”

By | March 11, 2009

One of the reasons we go off our healthy foods regime is because we fall prey to hunger, when we are at work, shopping or running errands, and are not prepared. Sure we leave home rested, full and happy but, as time wears on – we get tired, lunchy and thirsty, Our defenses are down and we feel weak. Too … Continue reading “Make Snacks “To Go””

Coastal Health District to Celebrate Women and Girls AIDS Awareness Day

By | March 11, 2009

The Coastal Health District is joining the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in celebrating National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day On Tuesday, March 10th. Coastal Health District’s HIV/AIDS Services Program will host an “Empowering Women & Girls Against HIV/AIDS” event where women and girls in the community will be able to learn important information on transmission and … Continue reading “Coastal Health District to Celebrate Women and Girls AIDS Awareness Day”