An Ecumenical Funeral

By | February 13, 2013

Who would have thought anything of it? Mr. Willie Willis (husband of 51 years) Mr. Samuel Knight (son), Ms. Betty Willis Slater and a small group of about three hundred mourners met to pay their final respect to Mrs. Edmonia Willis at Bolton Street Baptist Church at 821 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Savannah, Georgia. There were no city … Continue reading “An Ecumenical Funeral”

Diabetes Exposed

By | February 13, 2013

American Diabetes Association presents Diabetes Exposed on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at The Coastal Georgia Center for Continuing Education (305 Fahm Street), for all people affected by diabetes. Doors will open at 8:00am with three sessions and a keynote presentation by Brittany Freeman, Southeast Advocacy Director for the American Diabetes Association, who will be talking about diabetes and the Affordable … Continue reading “Diabetes Exposed”

Is Cancer Preventable?

By | February 13, 2013

Part Two This is the second installment of a two part series A portion of meat equates to 80g. This is the same as about 2 large pork sausages, or one average serving of chicken breast. Red meat was defined as beef, lamb, pork and veal ( for this study). Processed meat was mostly pork and beef that were preserved … Continue reading “Is Cancer Preventable?”

At Waters Edge

By | February 13, 2013

The nonprofit Ogeechee Riverkeeper organization presents “At Waters Edge!” The 2013 Annual Awards Gala on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Ft. McAllister State Park in Richmond Hill, GA. This event features historic costumed reenactments, educational wildlife demonstration from Georgia Southern University, live bluegrass music from City Hotel, open bar provided by Moon River Brewery, gourmet southern menu from local chefs, … Continue reading “At Waters Edge”

LINKS, Incorporated Announces Winning Artists

By | February 13, 2013

Its the twelfth year, the New Beginning Youth Art Exhibition celebrates the talent of local middle-school and high-school students. Works included in this year’s juried exhibition are based on the 2013 Black Heritage Festival theme, “Living the Legacy.” The winning artists were announced at the exhibition’s opening reception Wednesday, February 6, 2013. For this annual event, the Savannah (GA) Chapter … Continue reading “LINKS, Incorporated Announces Winning Artists”

The Junior League Trains Our Leaders

By | February 13, 2013

On Saturday, January 19, 2013, the Junior League of Savannah hosted their mid-year leadership training at the Southwest Chatham Library. This training is part of the league’s focus on developing the leadership potential of its members. At the core of their mission, the organization believes that voluntarism provides members with a path to becoming civic leaders, first with their League, … Continue reading “The Junior League Trains Our Leaders”

Chinese Consul General Visits with Savannah Officials

By | February 13, 2013

Mayor Edna Jackson and members of City Council met today with Xu Erwen, Consul General for the southern United States for the People’s Republic of China. The local leaders were also joined by Acting City Manager Stephanie Cutter, Brynn Grant of the World Trade Center Savannah, Savannah State University President Cheryl Dozier, and Chinese students involved in an exchange program … Continue reading “Chinese Consul General Visits with Savannah Officials”

Music Ensembles Showcase

By | February 13, 2013

Providing “something for every music lover” the Armstrong Atlantic State University Department of Art, Music & Theatre (Armstrong AMT) presents Music Ensembles Showcase, its annual music scholarship concert, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 19th in Armstrong Fine Arts Auditorium. According to Armstrong AMT professor of music and pianist Kevin Hampton, D.M.A., “students shine in this annual concert that puts the … Continue reading “Music Ensembles Showcase”

Savannah Tech Celebrates Excellence

By | February 13, 2013

Savannah Technical College announced its selections for the best of the best in 2013. Ashley Smith, a dental hygiene student, was named the College’s 2013 honoree of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) award, and Susan Pinkston, STC department head for business management, was selected as the College’s 2013 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Education honoree. GOAL, … Continue reading “Savannah Tech Celebrates Excellence”

Lets Go Back To The Festival!

By | February 13, 2013

“Living the Legacy: Celebrating the Life of Westley W. Law” is the 2013 festival theme. The Savannah Black Heritage Festival celebrates the journey of Africans and African Americans and the ever-unfolding story of their enduring path to freedom and justice. Utilizing the theme, “Living the Legacy: Celebrating the Life of Westley W. Law,” selected programs have been incorporated in the … Continue reading “Lets Go Back To The Festival!”