Chatham Retired Educators Association

By Savannah Tribune | March 02, 2022

The Chatham Retired Educators Association (Chatham REA) held its monthly meeting on February 14, 2022. The meeting was called to order on Zoom by Chatham REA President Dr. Gordon Baker. The February Guest Speakers were Dr. Cora Thompson, Interim Dean, College of Education at Savannah State University, and Dr. Sharon Subreenduth, Dean, College of Education at Georgia Southern University. They … Continue reading “Chatham Retired Educators Association”

Ludwig Van Beethoven Was Black

By Savannah Tribune | March 02, 2022

As a biology and chemistry teacher, I always had a desire to read. This was a trait I acquired from former Savannah Mayor Otis Johnson. At the beginning of each class, I would give students a little known Black Fact. I knew that the knowledge would heighten their self-esteem. As a certified principal, I used the public address system to … Continue reading “Ludwig Van Beethoven Was Black”

City of Atlanta Proclaims February 1, 2022 As “Charletta Wilson Jacks Day”

By Savannah Tribune | March 02, 2022

February 1st was the commencement of Black History Month and the Atlanta City Council and Fulton County started it off with a proclamation ceremony for Savannah native Charletta Wilson Jacks. The Atlanta City Council recognized Charletta Wilson Jacks for 21 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Atlanta. The 61st Mayor of Atlanta Andre Dickens presented Mrs. Jacks, with … Continue reading “City of Atlanta Proclaims February 1, 2022 As “Charletta Wilson Jacks Day””

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Celebrates 114 Years of Service

By Savannah Tribune | March 02, 2022

Founders’ Day was an opportunity to celebrate all things that align with being a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Our founders were college-aged women who were dedicated to the concept of promoting service to all mankind. This concept was not foreign to the African American community but it is a concept that, during those times, tended to be … Continue reading “Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Celebrates 114 Years of Service”

Historic Savannah Foundation Launches Multi-Faceted Affordable Housing Initiative

By Savannah Tribune | March 02, 2022

Editor’s note: This is part one in a four-part series of stories detailing Historic Savannah Foundation’s new Affordable Housing Initiative. Additional installments will be published in the coming weeks. Historic Savannah Foundation has announced its plan to help address the city’s lack of affordable housing through a new multi-faceted initiative it is launching in conjunction with a few partner agencies. … Continue reading “Historic Savannah Foundation Launches Multi-Faceted Affordable Housing Initiative”

Women In Leadership: Providing Help, Providing Hope At the Hungry Club Forum

By Savannah Tribune | March 02, 2022

The Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, Inc. (HCFS), “Harnessing the Power of Collaboration on the issues of today and tomorrow,” will celebrate National Women’s History Month with a panel of leaders and advocates entitled “Women in Leadership: Providing Help, Providing Hope!” The monthly, first-Saturday forum will be held on Saturday March 5, 2022, at 9:30 AM, via a Zoom Meeting … Continue reading “Women In Leadership: Providing Help, Providing Hope At the Hungry Club Forum”

Senior Volunteer Program of EOA

By Savannah Tribune | March 02, 2022

Share your time and special talents with others, join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of EOA, we need your help to help others. Through RSVP seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations 1 to 40 hours per week. Choose where you want to serve from the many local agencies we are affiliated with. Qualifications are to be … Continue reading “Senior Volunteer Program of EOA”

Free Hearing Screenings Every Thursday

By Savannah Tribune | March 02, 2022

The Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 East 66th St., a nonprofit organization serving clients with speech pathology and audiology needs, offers free hearing screenings which are open to the public every Thursday from 9-11 a.m. Children ages three years old to adults of all ages are screened on a first-come, first-serve basis by a trained audiology assistant. For more … Continue reading “Free Hearing Screenings Every Thursday”

The Southern Area Of The Links

By Savannah Tribune | March 02, 2022

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By Savannah Tribune | March 02, 2022

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