2019 STEM Tea

By Savannah Tribune | July 31, 2019

A. Phillip Randolph Institute Announces New President

By Savannah Tribune | July 31, 2019

The A Phillip Randolph Institute is proud to announce the elections of Jerome B. Irwin Sr. as President due to the untimely death of Chester Dunham the leader of the APRI for many years. Also elected is Vicki O’Donnell Secretary, and Shirley Miller Treasure. With new leadership let’s embark on a journey to strengthen our voice and our voting power. … Continue reading “A. Phillip Randolph Institute Announces New President”

Savannah Branch NAACP Mass Meeting Addresses Savannah State University’s Future

By Savannah Tribune | July 31, 2019

Savannah State University is likely to face another round of layoffs if the city’s leadership, pastors, businesses and communities don’t lobby to find students who are committed to enrolling into the university and completing graduation. Don Waters, the chairman of the Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia, says the community must step up. Waters’, who grew up … Continue reading “Savannah Branch NAACP Mass Meeting Addresses Savannah State University’s Future”

First Annual Women In S.T.E.M. Scholarship Tea Honoring Dr. Margaret C. Robinson

By Savannah Tribune | July 31, 2019

On Saturday, July 20th, 2019 Operation Changing the World One STEM at a time and Founder, Ambria Berksteiner, hosted their First Annual Women in STEM Scholarship tea. During this celebratory event, women were recognized and honored for their considerable achievement and relentless support for the Savannah -Chatham County STEM community. Their efforts to support STEM education have impacted our youth … Continue reading “First Annual Women In S.T.E.M. Scholarship Tea Honoring Dr. Margaret C. Robinson”

Consortium of Doctors Unveil Tribute To Dr. Abigail H. Jordan

By Savannah Tribune | July 31, 2019

Dr. Abigail H. Jordan, known affectionately as Dr. Abbie, was a pioneer of power in Savannah, and the Consortium of Doctors honored her memory as a strong, courageous citizen of this city and state. Dr. Jordan passed in January of this year, in Atlanta with her only son Ken. The Consortium of Doctors, (COD), of which Dr. Jordan founded, honored … Continue reading “Consortium of Doctors Unveil Tribute To Dr. Abigail H. Jordan”

SPD Announces Appointment Of New Assistant Chief

By Savannah Tribune | July 31, 2019

Savannah Police Chief Roy Minter announced today that current Maj. Lenny Gunther has been selected as the second assistant chief for the police department. Effective Aug. 4, Gunther will begin his role as assistant chief of the department’s Field Operations Bureau, heading the department’s efforts and initiatives to continuously reduce crime. Assistant Chief Stephenie Price, a 20-year veteran of the … Continue reading “SPD Announces Appointment Of New Assistant Chief”

Historic Ramah Jr. Academy Names New Principal

By Savannah Tribune | July 31, 2019

The South Atlantic Conference of Seventh-day Adventist recently named Paula Sanders Blackwell as the new Principal of the Historic Ramah Jr. Academy. Ramah SDA Junior Academy (RJA) located in the Cann Park Community of Savannah, is one of twenty learning institutions in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina that form a consortium of schools under the auspices of the Education … Continue reading “Historic Ramah Jr. Academy Names New Principal”

Savannah/Chatham CASA Swears In Their 100th Volunteer

By Savannah Tribune | July 31, 2019

Savannah/ Chatham CASA and Juvenile Court Judges Leroy Burke, Lisa Colbert, and Thomas Cole will swear in the 100th Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 10:00am at the Chatham County Juvenile Court (197 Carl Griffin Dr.) Savannah/ Chatham CASA has been aggressively recruiting, training, and swearing in community volunteers to reach the goal of … Continue reading “Savannah/Chatham CASA Swears In Their 100th Volunteer”

“What’s At Stake In the Upcoming Elections” At the Hungry Club Forum

By Savannah Tribune | July 31, 2019

The Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, Inc. (HCFS), “Harnessing the Power of Collaboration on the issues of today and tomorrow,” will hold its monthly forum focusing on “What’s Going On? What If? And What’s At Stake In the Upcoming Elections?”, Saturday August 3, 2019, at 9:30 AM, in the Multipurpose Room of the WBS YMCA, located at 1110 May Street. … Continue reading ““What’s At Stake In the Upcoming Elections” At the Hungry Club Forum”

United State of Women Announces Second Class of 80 Ambassadors to Lead Local Gender Equity Movements

By Savannah Tribune | July 31, 2019

The United State of Women announced its second class of Ambassadors as part of a new program to train and equip women to take action for gender equity in their communities. Savannah native, ZaDonna M. Slay, joins 80 Ambassadors, who represent forty states across the U.S. ZaDonna will serve as a South Carolina Ambassador. The Ambassador Program is an opportunity … Continue reading “United State of Women Announces Second Class of 80 Ambassadors to Lead Local Gender Equity Movements”