Black Heritage Festival Opens With Andrew Feiler Exhibit

By | January 20, 2016

Without Regard to Sex, Race, or Color: The Past, Present, and Future of One Historically Black College Photographs by Andrew Feiler opens in Savannah, as part of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival, on Sunday, January 31, 2016, 3pm – 5pm at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, 460 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The work is documentary artistic photography … Continue reading “Black Heritage Festival Opens With Andrew Feiler Exhibit”

Georgia Historical Society and Ofce of the Governor to Induct Kent and Blanchard as the Newest Georgia Trustees

By | January 20, 2016

The Georgia Historical Society announced recently that Muhtar Kent, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca-Cola Company and James H. “Jimmy” Blanchard, Retired Chairman of the Board and CEO of Synovus will be the 2016 Georgia Trustees. The announcement was made at a press conference in Savannah where the Trustees will be inducted by Governor Nathan … Continue reading “Georgia Historical Society and Ofce of the Governor to Induct Kent and Blanchard as the Newest Georgia Trustees”

Savannah Economic Development Authority Annual Meeting Held

By | January 20, 2016

The Savannah Economic Development Authority held its annual breakfast meeting Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at the Westin on Hutchinson Island. The meeting featured keynote speaker, Mike Abrashoff. He is the former commander of the USS Benfold and author of “It’s Your Ship.” When Abrashoof took command of the USS Benfold, morale was low, turnover was high and the ship’s performance … Continue reading “Savannah Economic Development Authority Annual Meeting Held”

2016 MLK Observance Day Celebration Continues

By | January 20, 2016

Eye Care For You

By | January 20, 2016

Did you know that GLAUCOMA is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness among African Americans? It is 6 to 8 times more common in African Americans. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and I want to take this opportunity to educate you about this “sneak thief of sight”. Vision loss in glaucoma results from damage to the optic … Continue reading “Eye Care For You”

NAACP Mass Meeting

By | January 20, 2016

The Savannah Branch NAACP will hold its first 2016 Mass Meeting at St. John Baptist Church, 522-528 Hartridge Street, Pastor George P. Lee, on Sunday January 24, 4PM. This first meeting will feature a presentation by guest speakers from the Chatham County Juvenile Court – Presiding Judge Leroy Burke III, Judge Lisa Goldwire Colbert, and Judge Thomas L. Cole – … Continue reading “NAACP Mass Meeting”

8th Annual Mardi Gras Carnival

By | January 20, 2016

Tybee Island, a charming beach destination just 20 minutes east of historic downtown Savannah, will host its 8th Annual Mardi Gras Carnival on Saturday, January 30, 2016. This fun, family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Celebrate the unique history of the ancient Mardi Gras traditions, which dates back thousands of years, and includes Carnival goers lining the … Continue reading “8th Annual Mardi Gras Carnival”

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 13 Acts of Service

By | January 20, 2016

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. the Savannah Alumnae Chapter, with corporate sponsor Georgia Power, participated in Service Day activities at Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club this past Monday, January 18, 2016. This was one of the 13 Acts of Service celebrating the chapter’s 75th Anniversary.

Change Your Water…Change Your Life!

By | January 20, 2016

Ionized alkalized restructured Kangen Water ® has a pH level of 8.5 – 9.5, which is slightly alkaline and can help restore your dehydrated body. You can literally taste the difference with clean Kangen Water ®! Enagic® is a global business that revolutionizes the way you think about your hydration and your life. For over four decades, this Japanese company … Continue reading “Change Your Water…Change Your Life!”

Step Up Awarded $10,000 Grant

By | January 20, 2016

The Benoona Fund of RSF Social Finance awarded Step Up Savannah a grant of $10,000. The funds will be used for general operating expenses, supporting Step Up’s work to reduce poverty through workforce development, wealth building, advocacy and education. RSF Social Finance is a pioneering non-profit financial services organization dedicated to transforming the way the world works with money. In … Continue reading “Step Up Awarded $10,000 Grant”