Full Throttle: A Celebration of National Women’s History Month

By Savannah Tribune | March 04, 2020

The Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, Inc. (HCFS), “Harnessing the Power of Collaboration on the issues of today and tomorrow,” will celebrate Women’s History Month with a panel of leaders and advocates entitled “Rising Full Throttle: A Celebration of National Women’s History Month.” The monthly, first-Saturday forum will be held on Saturday March 7, 2020, at 9:30 AM, in the … Continue reading “Full Throttle: A Celebration of National Women’s History Month”

Women’s History Month

By Savannah Tribune | March 04, 2020

Now that women’s history month is here, let’s explore this recently published book about influential, strong, motivational women, entitled, “The Black Beauties: African American Pageant Queens in the Segregated South” (American Heritage). by Author Kimberly Brown Pellum PhD., The book details the tradition of African American Pageantry as produced by black churches, organizations, fraternities, sororities, clubs, etc., before, during, and … Continue reading “Women’s History Month”

Greenbriar Celebrates Volunteers & Partners At Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony

By Savannah Tribune | March 04, 2020

Greenbriar Children’s Center held its board of directors’ Annual Meeting and Volunteer Awards’ Luncheon on February 26 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church of Savannah. Guests enjoyed great fellowship and a delicious lunch prepared by the culinary arts students of Woodville-Tompkins High School as they celebrated the organization’s tremendous accomplishments of their 70th anniversary year in 2019. Greenbriar recognized employees for … Continue reading “Greenbriar Celebrates Volunteers & Partners At Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony”

Soup it up for Loop it Up Savannah

By Savannah Tribune | March 04, 2020

Loop It Up Savannah hosted Soup It Up for Loop It Up, 2020 last Saturday, February 29th at the Ballroom at the American Legion at 1108 Bull Street. Soup It Up for Loop It Up 2020 is the culminating event for Loop It Up Savannah’s 2019-2020 Annual Campaign which aims to raise $50,000 to support the organization’s youth arts and … Continue reading “Soup it up for Loop it Up Savannah”

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Celebrates 107 Years of Service

By Savannah Tribune | March 04, 2020

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., founded on January 13, 1913, is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Savannah Alumnae Chapter will honor Delta’s 107 years of service on Sunday, March 8, 2020 – 4:00P.M. at St. Phillip AMA Church (613 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. =- Savannah, … Continue reading “Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Celebrates 107 Years of Service”

Courageous Conversations “From Victim to Victor”

By Savannah Tribune | March 04, 2020

Hello Savannah! Come join us for an evening of Courageous Conversations as we launch our all new panel discussion addressing hot topics of today. We want to talk to you and have you talk to us! Our goal is have you spend an evening engaging in a panel discussion that is both beneficial and empowering… Our goal is to stimulate … Continue reading “Courageous Conversations “From Victim to Victor””

Adams Launches Campaign for 8th District Commission Seat

By Savannah Tribune | March 04, 2020

Mr. Kenneth “Kenny” Adams officially announce his candidacy for the 8th District Chatham County Commission seat on last Friday, February 28, 2020, on Cloverdale Park. Kenneth Adams is a native of Savannah-Chatham County. He was born in Fellwood Homes and raised in the Cloverdale neighborhood. Kenneth is currently residing in the West Savannah area. Kenneth Adams is the son of … Continue reading “Adams Launches Campaign for 8th District Commission Seat”

Genealogy Research Support Center (GRSC) to Host the “Drylongso” Genealogy Folk Gathering

By Savannah Tribune | March 04, 2020

The Genealogy Research Support Center (GRSC) will host the “Drylongso” Genealogy Folk Gathering featuring Genealogist Michael N. Henderson on Saturday, March 7, 2020 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at The Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris Street, Savannah, GA “Drylongso” is a term popularized by African American anthropologist John Langston Gwaltney. It means the everyday, average life experience of African American … Continue reading “Genealogy Research Support Center (GRSC) to Host the “Drylongso” Genealogy Folk Gathering”

Mike Bloomberg’s Case for Black America

By Savannah Tribune | March 04, 2020

One hundred years ago, the Greenwood neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma was the South’s epicenter of African American economic opportunity. Greenwood Avenue was even dubbed “Black Wall Street,” a reflection of the district’s large concentration of thriving Black-owned businesses. But in 1921, the neighborhood became notorious for a different, yet related, reason: it was decimated by racist attacks known as the … Continue reading “Mike Bloomberg’s Case for Black America”

Wild and Crazy Auction To Be Held

By Savannah Tribune | March 04, 2020

Historic St. Philip AME Church “on the Boulevard” is sponsoring a funfilled “WILD AND CRAZY AUCTION” on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 11:00 am in the Church’s Fellowship Hall located at 613 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Savannah, Church Phone # (912) 233-2083. Everyone is invited to come out to SELECT/ BID/PURCHASE “NEW and GENTLY USED” treasures for pennies on … Continue reading “Wild and Crazy Auction To Be Held”