General Missionary Baptist Convention of GA, Inc.

By | April 27, 2016

Monday, April 18, 2016, the First District Women, an auxiliary of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of GA, Inc., met at Connor’s Temple Baptist Church, Rev. Terrance L. Burrell, Sr., Pastor, for their quarterly meeting, Sis. Emma Jean Conyers, President. Churches, their Mission Presidents, and other Baptist women who have affiliated themselves with the General Missionary Baptist Convention are members. … Continue reading “General Missionary Baptist Convention of GA, Inc.”

CEO Cornell McBride to Headline Hungry Club Forum’s Annual Meeting

By | April 27, 2016

Cornell McBride, Sr., CEO, McBride Research Laboratories, Inc., will be the keynote speaker at the 10th Annual Community Service Appreciation Reception-Luncheon of the Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, Inc. (HCFS). The event will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2016, in the Banquet Center of the Temple of Glory, located at 1105 Stiles Avenue, at W. Gwinnett Street. Following the … Continue reading “CEO Cornell McBride to Headline Hungry Club Forum’s Annual Meeting”

TLOD Savannah Chapter Participates In Susan G. Komen Race

By | April 27, 2016

The Savannah Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Team TLOD consisted of: Annette Mitchell, President, Beverly Copeland, 1st Vice President, Kathleen Watson-Scott, Status of Women Chair, Cora Thompson, Brenda Kennedy, Alana Dawson, Monique Ross, Rycal Carter, Sandra Clark, Gena Taylor, Daisy Williams and Belinda … Continue reading “TLOD Savannah Chapter Participates In Susan G. Komen Race”

Antioch Midtown Opens

By | April 27, 2016

The opening of the Antioch Foot & Ankle Group Midtown Office brought back fond memories for Dr. J. Alphonso Dandy, founder and CEO of the practice. “This is where we started,” said Dr. Dandy, as he stood in what used to be his office. Now, Dr. Patrick J. Nunan and his Medical Assistants will breathe new life into the building, … Continue reading “Antioch Midtown Opens”

First Masonic District Of Savannah Youth Chapter 2016 Queen

By | April 27, 2016

Congratulations to First Masonic District of Savannah Youth Chapter 2016 Queen Miley De’Ann Maxwell. Miley was very enthusiastic to represent Electa Youth Chapter #1, O.E.S in the 17th Annual Youth Banquet, which was held Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 at Prince Hall Masonic Lodge, Savannah, GA. Miley attends Georgetown Elementary School and is in the 1st grade. Her hobbies are jazz, … Continue reading “First Masonic District Of Savannah Youth Chapter 2016 Queen”

Senior Citizen’s, Inc. Annual Event

By | April 27, 2016

The Learning Center of Senior Citizen’s, Inc. is pleased to announce its annual “One Big Question” event will be held on May 12 & 13, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church located at 520 Washington Avenue. Each year the event focuses on one important question. This year, the “One Big Question” is What, Then, Is The American? which features a diverse … Continue reading “Senior Citizen’s, Inc. Annual Event”

Savannah Book Festival Names New President, Directors

By | April 27, 2016

Embarking on its tenth season, the Savannah Book Festival Board of Directors has elected a new president, Dr. Mark Murphy. Rachel Young Fields and James Scavo also were elected as new directors serving a three-year term. “It is a distinct honor to lead the Savannah Book Festival as we prepare for our tenth anniversary celebration,” Murphy said. “Over the past … Continue reading “Savannah Book Festival Names New President, Directors”

Beach High Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship

By | April 27, 2016

Beach High School 11th Grader, Zahra Pleasant-Murray, has been announced the winner of the Dorothy West Scholarship which will pay her way to attend the Young Writer’s Workshop at Bard College at Simon’s Rock this summer. The Dorothy West Scholarship is named after a woman who was one of the pioneer members of the Harlem Renaissance. It is designed to … Continue reading “Beach High Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship”

Help Us Save the Kiah House Museum

By | April 27, 2016

The Center for the Study of African and African Diaspora Museums and Communities –Hue-Man Research Institute for Museum Anthropology will hold a meeting on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Savannah State University, Elmore Theatre, King-Frazier Student Center from 2-4pm. Savannah State University Professor of anthropology, Dr. Deborah Johnson-Simon is also the Founder and CEO of the Center for the Study … Continue reading “Help Us Save the Kiah House Museum”

Savannah Tribune Salutes The Life Of Lydia Cherelyn Smith Young

By | April 27, 2016

(This story is continued from 04-20-2016 edition) Lydia was baptized by the Rev. Eugene Gates Lane at the First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. After marriage to Joe Lee Young in 1968, and upon their return from Iowa in 1969, the couple joined Butler Presbyterian Church. She worked diligently in the church, and in 1991, she was ordained an Elder. She … Continue reading “Savannah Tribune Salutes The Life Of Lydia Cherelyn Smith Young”