Matthew Southall Brown, III Receives Honor
The Savannah Tribune
by Savannah Tribune
3M ago
Matthew Southall Brown, III Officer Matthew Southall Brown, III the son of Rev. Matthew Southall Brown, Jr., and Dorothy Shavers Brown, was selected as the City of Atlanta’s Police Officer of the Year. Officer Brown is a four-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department. He served for 14 years as a firefighter for the City of Atlanta and obtained his certification as a paramedic. Prior to beginning his career in the City of Atlanta, Officer Brown was employed by the City of Marietta in Cobb County as a firefighter for two years and served for four years as a firefighter in the United States ..read more
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It’s All Good!
The Savannah Tribune
by Savannah Tribune
3M ago
On Saturday, November 18, 2023, M. A. R. T. H. A., Incorporated (Moving All Races To Higher Achievement) in collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated ® Gamma Sigma Omega Chapter partnered with the Forsyth Farmers’ Market and Butler Presbyterian Church to bring 220 bags filled with fresh produce from local farmers and fresh meats to communities in Savannah that have limited access to affordable, nutritious foods. The reusable bags donated by Enhance Our Environment contained the following items: collard greens (2 bushels), cabbage (1 head), onions (1red & 2 yellow), squash ..read more
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Greenbriar’s Annual Gift Wrap Center Opens At Oglethorpe Mall
The Savannah Tribune
by Savannah Tribune
3M ago
Last Friday, December 8, 2023, Greenbriar opened its Annual Gift Wrap Center at The Oglethorpe Mall Near Macy’s Center Court (entrance next to Versona) . For many years, Greenbriar has operated this Gift Wrap Center which allows shoppers to bring gifts they have purchased to the Center to have them beautifully wrapped by volunteers, in exchange for a small fee. 100% of the proceeds are donated to Greenbriar Children’s Center, which operates one of only two emergency shelters for children ages 11-18 in our area for children who are abused, abandoned or neglected or who are runaway or homeless ..read more
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Friends Unite to Celebrate the 64th Anniversary of the Kiah House Museum Opening
The Savannah Tribune
by Savannah Tribune
3M ago
L-R: Janice Shipp, Jeremy Schwartz, Alderwoman Bryan, and Alderman Leggett flanked by artwork of Virginia Kiah and Gwen Frazier Community, faculty, and students came together at Savannah State University on Tuesday, November 28 to celebrate the opening of the Kiah House Museum 64 years ago. Friends of the Kiah and Friends of the SSU Library hosted the event spearheaded by Dr. Deborah Johnson-Simon and the African Diaspora Museology Institute (ADMI). After the welcoming by Librarian Felix Unaeze, presentations included a bio-poem workshop led by Prof. Pat West, a summary of ADMI research since ..read more
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A-Phi-A Day at TMBC
The Savannah Tribune
by Savannah Tribune
3M ago
  On Sunday, December 3, 2023, after a formal banquet the previous day, the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated celebrated the 117th anniversary of the founding of the fraternity by worshipping together during “Alpha Phi Alpha Day” at Thankful Missionary Baptist Church. As the first of all Black Greek letter undergraduate fraternities, Alpha Phi Alpha was founded at Cornell University on December, 4, 1906. Pictured include Brothers David Miller (President), Marius Davis (Vice President), Bobby W. Jones (Treasurer), Jerry Green and Wesley Hutchins. The subject of the messa ..read more
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Conyers Becomes First Black Principal Instrumentalist In The Philadelphia Orchestra
The Savannah Tribune
by Savannah Tribune
3M ago
Joseph Conyers Joseph Conyers became the first Black principal instrumentalist in the Philadelphia Orchestra’s 123-year history. Joseph was promoted last May. He performed as the Principal Bassist on opening night at the 2023-2024 season’s opening concert, Thursday, September 28, 2023. His parents, Emma and Bernard Conyers, family, and friends were in attendance. His instrument is the double bass. He fell in love with the string section as a child when he attended the Savannah Symphony concerts. He started playing the bass in fifth grade, age eleven, with David Warshauer, bassist for the Sava ..read more
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Plant Riverside District to Host Kwanzaa Celebration Featuring Master Storyteller Lillian Grant-Baptiste on Dec. 26
The Savannah Tribune
by Savannah Tribune
3M ago
Lillian Grant-Baptiste Plant Riverside District – which is widely known as Savannah’s Entertainment District – is pleased to host a community event honoring Kwanzaa on Tuesday, Dec. 26 with master storyteller Lillian Grant-Baptiste. This celebration is free and open to the public and will take place at Plant Riverside District, which is located on Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St. On Tuesday, Dec. 26, the first day of Kwanzaa, Plant Riverside District invites all to join in a community event at 5:30 p.m. at Beethoven’s Terrace, sharing in the spirit of togetherness and embrac ..read more
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Cosmetology Industry Workshop Presented by Small Business Assistance Corporation
The Savannah Tribune
by Savannah Tribune
4M ago
The Small Business Assistance Corporation (SBAC) is hosting a new educational workshop series for the cosmetology industry. The 12-week series is free to attend and is designed to assist new and existing businesses in the cosmetology industry. The series will begin on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, and will continue every Tuesday until March 26, 2024. Each workshop will run from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at various locations, with an online viewing option. The workshop series will feature speakers from a wide range of industries addressing topics such as “Mastering Time Management,” “Vendor Opportu ..read more
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The 161st Emancipation Proclamation Worship Service To Be Held
The Savannah Tribune
by Savannah Tribune
4M ago
The Emancipation Association of Savannah Georgia has scheduled the 161st Emancipation Proclamation Worship Service for Monday, January 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Jonesville Baptist Church, 52 Montgomery St. Savannah, Ga. 31405. Bishop James G. Rogers is the Senior Pastor Chosen as speaker for this upcoming celebration is Rev. Dr. William E. Flippin, Sr., the visionary pastor of the Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church in Atlanta, a native of Tennessee. The order of worship will provide for a time of reflection and singing as we remember the life and works of faithful supporter of the mission of ..read more
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Savannah Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Launches 111th Year Celebration with Sisterhood Prayer Breakfast
The Savannah Tribune
by Savannah Tribune
4M ago
Chantrise Sims Holliman Savannah Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, will celebrate 111 years of sisterhood, service, scholarship and social action in 2024. The observance kicks off with the inaugural Sisterhood Prayer Breakfast at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, at Thankful Missionary Baptist Church, located 820 MLK Jr. Blvd. Chantrise Sims Holliman, Ed.D., CEO of Disturb the Universe, LLC, will lead the prayer breakfast, speaking on the theme of “Our Path Forward: Engage, Empower, Elevate.” A partial paraplegic and bilateral amputee, Holliman is an author and former ..read more
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