Recording our own history -
We pride ourselves on presenting for public Knowledge,the History of Businesses and Life of Black Springfield, Illinois.
IMAGES FROM SPRINGIELD IL's PAST.
NOT BY MIGHT, WE HAD A DREAM.
President elect Barack and Michelle Obama
Elected 11/4/2008 as our 44th President
and First Lady of the United States of America
A dream come true, history is made.
We have lived a history making moment, which will now be written through the ages and pages of history. The next generation, our grandchildren, our great-grandchildren etc. will be reading this history in every school book to be printed from this day forth.
Yes - I voted!! and I am proud and blessed to have witnessed this moment.
2008 Women of Influence Recipients.
Congratulations to Veronica for being a recipient.
Standing: Representatives from Security Bank,
Springfield Business Journal.
Seated:Award Recipients.
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VERONICA RETIRES AFTER 39YEARS FBI SERVICE.
Veronica L. Robison
After 39 Years Service At The FBI.
RONNIE II COMPANY.
Ronnie II Company
Interior Decoration and Painting
Over 20years Experience.
FROM SPRINGFIELD'S HISTORICAL PAST - BRIDGEVIEW PARK BEACH.
12 WOMEN WHO CHANGED SPRINGFIELD,IL.
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SPOTLIGHT ON NEW BUSINESSES.
FASHION AFRIQUE» Authentic Handcrafted African Goods
Young Talented Musician Available For Bookings.» » See Flyer
New Electronic Repair Shop in Springfield,IL» Charles Electronics.
New Massage Service opened in Springfield,IL» Madison Massage Service.
New Realtor in Springfield,IL» See Flyer.
New Consulting Firm opened in Springfield,IL» See Flyer.
New International Grocery Store opened in Springfield,IL» See Flyer.
New Art Gallery opened in Springfield,IL» See Ribbon-Cutting Photos.
Springfield,IL Monthly Business Highlight - I» Brad Jones/Realtor.
Springfield,IL Monthly Business Highlight - II» Auto Handwash & Detail
New Church established in Springfield,IL» See Flyer.
Frank McNeil Becomes A Talk Show Host.
Ms. Veronica L. Robison, Publisher of Springfield, IL Black History and Business Congratulating and Saluting Former Alderman Frank McNeil for his service and dedication to the City of Springfield, as an alderman,a friend to the people and now would like to add her congratulations to Frank for becoming a talk-radio host.
Frank can be heard 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays on WMAY-AM (970).Frank was quoted in the State Journal Register as saying "I also want to bring more focus on the issues of the African-American community of Springfield and how the perception is different.There's a different way of seeing things.If you only see from the eyes of a guy who's never been oppressed,who's never been down,you don't get the same picture."
Frank said the show will not preclude him from again seeking public office and that he will continue to work for the state Department of Children and Family Services.
LATEST HEADLINES AND ANNOUCEMENTS.
Sangamon County Dept. of Public Health Positions Available till 12-15-2008
Jonathan Lackland
Appointed Executive Director
Illinois Association of Minorities In Government(IAMG).
Honorable Frank McNeil Talk Show.
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2007 Valentine Dance Slide Show» 2007 Valentine Dance.
2007 NAACP Banquet Slide Show» 2007 NAACP Banquet.
WOMEN IN CHARGE.
Nina Harris and Jackie Newman.
Springfield, Illinois has become heavy in female leadership in the last couple of years. One could hardly not notice. Organizations in the news have discovered the positive power and leadership styles of the female influence.
Shown above are two women who are native to the city and have grown up knowing the benefits of self growth and self worth. Their childhood dreams may not have been to lead two of the leading National organizations, each with budgets well over millions of dollars, but as they developed and understood the system by working within, finally emerging into the front line of recognition, other have seen what they themselves already knew.
They care about their community and the services that are allotted to people who have been disadvantaged for so many years. They stand to fight for these services and know that at the end of each working day, they have done the best they could to be the voice and the action of so many.
Nina Harris, CEO/President of the Springfield Urban League, and Jackie Newman, CEO/ President of the Springfield Housing Authority. Both women, minorities, intelligent, and capable. Trying to make that difference within Springfield, IL.
Not to overlook, Mary Hardy-Hall Randolph, Executive Director of the Springfield YWCA. Judith Johnson, President of the School Board for District 186. Our first female and African American appointed Springfield's Chief of Staff Letitia Dewith-Anderson.
Between 1996-1998, there were three women in charge of Springfield high powerful offices, Mayor Karen Hasara, President Linda Culver of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; Chair of the County Board Mary Frances Squires. City, County and Business Community.
A lot of controversy has spawn conversation over whether a female should be elected as our next U.S.President, I think just as much concern and energy should be spent on which female could be our next Mayor of Springfield.
A SPRINGFIELD, IL NATIVE WAS THE
FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN HOUSE PAGE.
picture and article: courtesy of state journal register.
See State Journal Register Article.
