#FREEDOMRIDE2021

By Savannah Tribune | June 09, 2021

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop! Sixty years after the original Freedom Ride, Black Americans are still facing significant barriers at the polls. Legislation in Georgia, Florida, and dozens of other states threatens to further disenfranchise Black communities and rob us of our power. Black Voters Matter, in partnership with other national political and advocacy organizations, is launching the Freedom Ride for … Continue reading “#FREEDOMRIDE2021”

The Kennedy Center Awards The 2021 Honorees

By Savannah Tribune | June 09, 2021

This year’s Kennedy Center Honors was staged in late May over the course of a week and stitched together into a two hour telecast that premiered June 6th on CBS. The annual Honors telecast without categories that recognizes the lifelong accomplishments and talents of the nations’ artists is normally aired the week between Christmas and New Years, but was postponed … Continue reading “The Kennedy Center Awards The 2021 Honorees”

Savannah African Art Museum To Host Free Juneteenth Community Celebration

By Savannah Tribune | June 09, 2021

The Savannah African Art Museum (SAAM) is hosting a Juneteenth community celebration to honor the past and embrace the future from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, June 19 at the museum grounds located at 201 E. 37th St., Savannah. The event will include music, storytelling, art, tours, dance, crafts, and more. The event is free, as are all SAAM’s tours and workshops. … Continue reading “Savannah African Art Museum To Host Free Juneteenth Community Celebration”

Five Facts About The Tulsa Race Massacre

By Savannah Tribune | June 09, 2021

In 1921, a White mob entered the Greenwood District and destroyed Tulsa’s Black community. During Memorial Day weekend, the centennial remembrance of the Tulsa Race Massacre was commemorated. The massacre began when White townspeople heard a false rumors that 19-year-old Dick Rowland, a Black shoe shiner, assaulted a White elevator operator named Sarah Page. Below are five interesting facts about … Continue reading “Five Facts About The Tulsa Race Massacre”

Free Food Pop-Up Pantry Series Hosted by S2S Facts, Inc. Sistahs to Sisters Unite

By Savannah Tribune | June 09, 2021

S2S Facts, Inc. is a 5013C non-profit organization focused on bridging gaps through diversity, inspiring friendships, empowerment, and community engagement specifically for girls and women aged 10 and older. S2S Facts has partnered with Cricket Wireless and America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia to host their bi-weekly free food giveaway pop-up pantry series. The pop-up pantry food giveaway will be … Continue reading “Free Food Pop-Up Pantry Series Hosted by S2S Facts, Inc. Sistahs to Sisters Unite”

Family Promise Of The Coastal Empire To Offer Homeownership Training Series For Their Graduates

By Savannah Tribune | June 09, 2021

Family Promise of the Coastal Empire, along with Habitat for Humanity and Community Housing Services Agency, is offering a virtual homeownership training series for Family Promise graduates via Zoom from 6-8 p.m. on June 8, 15 and 22. Each class will feature a different expert guest speaker from one of their partnering organizations. Participants can expect to learn about the … Continue reading “Family Promise Of The Coastal Empire To Offer Homeownership Training Series For Their Graduates”

Union Mission to Host Virtual Raising Hope Event Dedicated Solely to Unaccompanied, Homeless Women

By Savannah Tribune | June 09, 2021

Union Mission will host a Virtual Raising Hope on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 6:00pm on www.facebook.com/UMISavannah. The short 35-minute program will feature Keynote Speaker Robert Watts, President & CEO of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, as well as special remarks from key community leaders. Funds from Raising Hope will support the expansion of Union Mission’s new … Continue reading “Union Mission to Host Virtual Raising Hope Event Dedicated Solely to Unaccompanied, Homeless Women”

7 + 7 Days Of Advocacy And Completion “A Call To Action” By 5th District Coalition

By Savannah Tribune | June 09, 2021

In a collaborative effort to address concerns embedded in the fabric of the 5th District’s existence in Savannah, GA., we, the 5th District Coalition, continues our efforts to strengthen our voices and determination to meet the needs of our District with “A Call To Action.” We are engaged in Valuing Communities, Investing in Communities, Connecting to Communities, Building Relationships with … Continue reading “7 + 7 Days Of Advocacy And Completion “A Call To Action” By 5th District Coalition”

2021-2022 Online Option At Savannah- Chatham E-Learning Academy

By Savannah Tribune | June 09, 2021

To prepare for the upcoming school year, Savannah Chatham County Public Schools will open registration for the Savannah Chatham E-Learning Academy (SCELA) June 3, 2021. Any student seeking a full time, online option may register for an opportunity to enroll at SCELA, an online public school with teachers who are practiced in the delivery of online instruction. More than just … Continue reading “2021-2022 Online Option At Savannah- Chatham E-Learning Academy”

Savannah’s Waterfront To Host Independence Day Fireworks

By Savannah Tribune | June 09, 2021

Savannah’s Waterfront announced they will host the annual Independence Day Fireworks Show on Sunday, July 4th at 9:15pm. “There’s always a reason to come down to Savannah’s Waterfront, but we are especially excited about this show as it’s the first event we’ve hosted in over a year.” said Julie Musselman, Executive Director. As we celebrate the signing of the Declaration … Continue reading “Savannah’s Waterfront To Host Independence Day Fireworks”