Michelle Obama Announces Commitment to Military Spouses and Veterans

By | April 11, 2012

First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a conference call with reporters on Wednesday, April 4th to announce a major commitment by companies to partner military spouses and veterans into portable and flexible work opportunities. Mrs. Obama was joined on the call by Joining Forces Executive Director Brad Cooper and Dawn Schaeffer, a military spouse partnered with Arise Virtual Solutions’ in the … Continue reading “Michelle Obama Announces Commitment to Military Spouses and Veterans”

National Council of Negro Women Hosts “High Hat Harambee Breakfast”

By | April 11, 2012

The Savannah Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. will host the “High Hat Harambee Breakfast” Saturday, April 14, 2012, 9:00 a.m. at Savannah Marriott Riverfront. The speaker for this event will be Cheryl W. Capers, the Director of System Performance Improvement at St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System here in Savannah. Ms. Capers holds many responsibilities in this organization … Continue reading “National Council of Negro Women Hosts “High Hat Harambee Breakfast””

Coastal Jazz Association Presents Tribute to Duke Ellington

By | April 11, 2012

The Coastal Jazz Association presents the 26th Annual Tribute to Duke Ellington with the Savannah Jazz Orchestra featuring Eddie Pazant, is on Sunday, April 22nd at 5pm in the Fine Arts Building at AASU. It is free and open to the public. This year, Eddie Pazant will be the featured guest artist. Mr. Pazant was born in Savannah and raised … Continue reading “Coastal Jazz Association Presents Tribute to Duke Ellington”

Mu Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Announces 2012 Mardi Gras Contestants

By | April 11, 2012

The Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated will present their Mardi Gras 2012 Contestants, this Friday the Savannah Civic Center Arena from 8:00 p.m.-2: a.m. For ticket and table info call Anthony Fulton at 912- 844-2578, Slim Melvin 912-665-1681, or Thad Hodges at 912-429-0703. This year’s contestants Mary Merritt and Idell Biles. Mary Merritt is a native of Savannah … Continue reading “Mu Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Announces 2012 Mardi Gras Contestants”

Beach High Athletic Association to Hold Annual Hall of Fame Induction

By | April 11, 2012

Beach High’s Athletic Association will hold its Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, April 28, 2012. This year’s banquet will be held at the Economic Opportunity Authority’s new banquet room located at 1120 May St. beginning at 6 p.m. The list of inductees for the class of 2012 will include Joseph Ward, Brisco Gray, and Misty Knight- Brown. … Continue reading “Beach High Athletic Association to Hold Annual Hall of Fame Induction”

IMAAnticipates Meeting Savannah’s City Manager

By | April 11, 2012

City Manager, Rochelle Small-Toney is scheduled to speak at the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. IMA members and guests look forward to hearing Toney address the relevance of faith-based leadership in strengthening Savannah’s infrastructure. W. James Nelson, President of IMA. believes that “spiritual servants and their constituents have a meaningful role to play in Savannah’s growth, maintenance, … Continue reading “IMAAnticipates Meeting Savannah’s City Manager”

Savannah NAACP Hosts 8th Annual Curtis V. Cooper Breakfast

By | April 11, 2012

The Savannah NAACP announces the 8th annual Curtis V. Cooper Life Members Breakfast on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 9 am. The 1st District Prince Hall Mason & Order of Eastern Stars is sponsoring the breakfast on the campus of Memorial Health University in the Hoskins Building Auditorium at 5000 Ranger St. Tickets are $25 and should be purchased in … Continue reading “Savannah NAACP Hosts 8th Annual Curtis V. Cooper Breakfast”

Mayor Edna Jackson Hosts Small Business Conference

By | April 11, 2012

Mayor Edna B. Jackson and the City of Savannah Economic Development department hosted the 2012 Mayor’s Small Business Conference, April 4 in the the Savannah Civic Center Ballroom. This year’s theme was “Your Business: Is it Changing with the Times?” Al Kennickell, president and owner of The Kennickell Group was the keynote speaker. The conference covered several topics including: being … Continue reading “Mayor Edna Jackson Hosts Small Business Conference”

Health Restoration 101

By | April 11, 2012

Inflammation, is the body’s response to injury or irritation, sending pain, redness, heat, and sometimes swelling, to the affected area. Heat in inflammation is caused by the increased circulation of blood cells and healing chemicals rushing to protect the body. Recently I got a puncture wound from a screw stuck into my finger. The pain and swelling is part of … Continue reading “Health Restoration 101”

First Saturday Marked Beginning of “Power of Purple” Campaign

By | April 11, 2012

The April 7 First Saturday was the beginning of “Power of Purple,” the American Cancer Society’s Paint the Town Purple campaign celebrating Chatham County’s Relay For Life May 4th-5th at Benedictine Military School from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Purple bows will be placed on trees and lamp posts along River and Broughton streets and in Forsyth Park. The Forsyth … Continue reading “First Saturday Marked Beginning of “Power of Purple” Campaign”