Luncheon Held To Support Arete Scholarship Fund & Ramah Junior Academy

By Savannah Tribune | August 07, 2019

Business and community leaders Anthony and Donna Phillips sponsored a luncheon last week at Savannah Quarters to provide information on how you can contribute to Arete Scholarship Fund. Anthony and Donna Phillips are the guardians of Clarethia Ingram, an Arete Scholarship recipient. Anthony Phillips is the Chairman of the Board at Ramah Junior Academy and his wife, Donna is a … Continue reading “Luncheon Held To Support Arete Scholarship Fund & Ramah Junior Academy”

Pastor Matthew Southall Brown, Sr. On His Way To The Netherlands

By Savannah Tribune | August 07, 2019

“I had my high school diploma in one hand and military orders in the other hand. I was drafted into the United States Army after graduating from high school! The year was 1943 and we were embattled in WWII. Seventy-six years later, I find that I am on my way to the Netherlands and I’m 97 years old!” said Pastor … Continue reading “Pastor Matthew Southall Brown, Sr. On His Way To The Netherlands”

‘Beloved’ Toni Morrison Passes at 88

By Savannah Tribune | August 07, 2019

Internationally acclaimed author Toni Morrison, born Chloe Ardelia Wofford in Lorain, Ohio on February 18, 1931, died Monday night at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. She was 88 years old. Morrison, best known for her novels depicting the African-American experience and easily recognized by the grey dreadlocks framing her face, published her first novel, “The Bluest Eye,” at age … Continue reading “‘Beloved’ Toni Morrison Passes at 88”

SSU Alumnus Named President Of National Court Association

By Savannah Tribune | August 07, 2019

Savannah State University (SSU) alumnus Will Simmons, Ph.D.,’98 has been named president of National Association for Court Administrators (NACM). Simmons is the District Court Administrator for the Sixth Judicial Administrative District, Superior Courts of Georgia. The district is comprised of 21 superior court judges, 14 counties and 5 judicial circuits. Simmons is the current chairman of the board for the … Continue reading “SSU Alumnus Named President Of National Court Association”

12th Annual Labor Day Beach Bash To be Held Sept. 1

By Savannah Tribune | August 07, 2019

The 12th Annual Labor Day Beach Bash will be held Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion from 7-11 p.m. Free live entertainment will be provided on Sunday with live music by The Swingin’ Medallions starting at 7 p.m. with a fireworks display that can be viewed from Tybee’s eastern beaches around 9:15 p.m. The Swingin’ Medallions, … Continue reading “12th Annual Labor Day Beach Bash To be Held Sept. 1”

Savannah Multicultural Chamber Hosts Black Tie Event to Celebrate and Honor Local Black Businesses

By Savannah Tribune | August 07, 2019

It has been reported that a dollar circulates every 6 hours in the Black community. This means every 18 hours Blacks tend to buy products and services outside of their community. This has a significantly negative impact on wealth building in the Black community and makes it difficult for Black business owners to serve the Black community efficiently, effectively, and … Continue reading “Savannah Multicultural Chamber Hosts Black Tie Event to Celebrate and Honor Local Black Businesses”

Savannah Native Serves Aboard U. S. Navy Guided-Missile Destroyer in Pearl Harbor

By Savannah Tribune | August 07, 2019

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii A 2016 Woodville Tompkins Technical and Career High School graduate and Savannah, Georgia, native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Halsey. Fireman Darel M. McGee works as a Navy gas turbine systems technician (mechanical) aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer operating out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, … Continue reading “Savannah Native Serves Aboard U. S. Navy Guided-Missile Destroyer in Pearl Harbor”

Savannah Police Celebrate Promotions, Graduate 17 At Badge Pinning Ceremony

By Savannah Tribune | August 07, 2019

An afternoon ceremony held by the Savannah Police Department celebrated the appointment of an officer to assistant chief, the promotion of three officers and the graduation of 17 of its newest members in blue. Chief Roy Minter pinned on the badge of newly appointed Assistant Chief Gunther, who is a 19-year veteran of the police department. Previously, he served as … Continue reading “Savannah Police Celebrate Promotions, Graduate 17 At Badge Pinning Ceremony”

Ann Purcell to Give Retrospective on Infrastructure Improvements at Learners & Leaders Breakfast Series

By Savannah Tribune | August 07, 2019

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is always seeking innovative ways to build a better future for Savannah, and for the entire state of Georgia. GDOT Board Chair, Ann Purcell, will travel to Savannah to discuss those improvements and provide a retrospective on infrastructure during Georgia Tech-Savannah’s “Learners and Leaders” breakfast series on Thursday, September 12th. Purcell will discuss the … Continue reading “Ann Purcell to Give Retrospective on Infrastructure Improvements at Learners & Leaders Breakfast Series”

Free Computer Classes at African-American Health Information & Resource Center

By Savannah Tribune | August 07, 2019

Free Computer Classes taught by Microsoft Certified Instructors held at the African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St, in Savannah Older Adult & Beginner Classes Keyboarding, Internet/ Email Basics, Windows I & II Advanced Classes Word Basic I & II, Excel I & II, PowerPoint Small Business & Personal Use Class QuickBooks I & II Microsoft Access Please … Continue reading “Free Computer Classes at African-American Health Information & Resource Center”