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Juneteenth Festival in Savannah: A Celebration of Freedom

The Telfair proudly presents its third annual Juneteenth Festival, celebrating the anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States . This year's event focuses on the roots of African music as well as its impact on American music. More...

What is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an American holiday honoring African American heritage. It commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. State of Texas in 1865. More...

Social & Community News

Consecration Service For Bishop-Elect Willie Ferrell

The Royal Church Of Christ invites you, the City of Savannah, Chatham and all surrounding counties to witness and participate in this historical event. More...

The Georgia Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc. Holds Annual Convention

The Savannah chapter of the Georgia Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc. will host the convention on June 18 - 20, 2010 at the Savannah Hilton Garden Inn - Midtown, 5711 Abercorn Street. More...

BRAVO Summer Music Camp 2010

BRAVO's 12th Annual Summer Music Camp 2010 is scheduled for a one, two week camp. Week one: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 to Friday, July 9, 2010 and week two: Monday, July 12, 2010 to Friday, July 16, 2010 at DeRenne Middle School, 1009 Clinch Street. More...

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Church

The Power of Truth

Moses said in Deuteronomy 32:4 "He is the rock, His work is perfect: for All His ways are judgment; a God of truth, and without iniquity, just, and right is He- (read on to verse 7) the same applies to us today. More...

Mt Carmel to Celebrate 124th Anniversary

Mt. Carmel Methodist Church, Inc. 2018 Grove Point Road Savannah, GA 31419 will celebrate its 124th Anniversary continuing June 16-18, 2010 7:30 p.m. and June 20, 2010 11:00 a.m. Dr. Dorsena J. Grant, Pastor. More...

Jackson to Serve as Father’s Day speaker at Butler

Butler Presbyterian Church, 603W. Victory Drive is please to announce that Senator Lester Jackson will be the Father's Day speaker on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 11:00 am. This event is sponsored by the Men's Council of Butler Presbyterian. More...

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James Named to St. Joseph's/Candler Board of Trustees

Veteran Savannah banker Robert E. James is the newest member of the St. Joseph's/Candler Board of Trustees. More...

Boule Grand Sire Archon Robert L. Harris Visits Savannah

Established in 1904, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity is considered by many to be the most prestigious organization of African American men in the nation. More...

Health

Health Restoration

Reversing Diabetes

The goal of this series of articles and the goal of the Health Restoration 101 programs are to help you maximize your chances of living a longer, healthier life. More...

100th Year Celebration and Family Reunion

Edward Vaughn, was born June 28, 1910 to Joesiah and Eliza Vaughn, in Brunson South Carolina. He was the fifth child of twelve children, with six sisters and five brothers. More...

Safety Net Planning Council Receives Healthcare Georgia Foundation's Community Service Award

The Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council (CCSNPC) is one of only two community collaboratives in the state to receive the Joseph D. Greene Community Service Award from Healthcare Georgia Foundation. More...

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Community Events

Mobile Mammography Unit

St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be performing mammograms in several locations during July. More...

Akonting Workshop

with Sana Nadiaye Friday, June 18 at 6pm Akonting Playing Workshop with Sana Ndiaye will have a free workshop covering the history and playing style of this Senegambian ancestor of the banjo. More...

Department of Cultural Affairs

is now accepting registrations for its Summer Art Camp, which runs June 7 through Aug. 27 at S.P.A.C.E. studios, located at 9 W. Henry St.. More...

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