MANSFIELD — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People #3190 (NAACP) invites graduating seniors in Richland County to apply for their annual scholarship. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2024. The award is targeted to honor students who exhibit personal integrity and community involvement and demonstrate moderate to significant need for financial assistance. Interested […]
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Williams urges unity, voter participation during NAACP banquet
MANSFIELD — Buffi Williams’ grandmother once told her she didn’t have the right not to vote. She knew then what Williams knows now. Voting is an individual right that, when used, becomes a collective source of power. “She was grounding me in my obligation to the community,” Williams said. “She took my individuality and placed […]
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Councilman Diaz provides Mansfield Ward 5 update
I would like to apologize for slacking on my updates! I’ve tried to stick to monthly email blasts but I realize that my last email update was in December. January and February were active months for Ward 5. We welcomed a new business (Brasshouse Boardroom), and are excited about Operation Fandom/Blackbird Records relocating next door […]
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Library’s Black History celebration returns Feb. 3
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library invites the community to the annual Black History Celebration. This free, family-friendly event will offer activities, giveaways, music, and a free meal. This event will be held at the Main Library at 43 W. Third St., Mansfield, Ohio, on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
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NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet set for Oct. 28
MANSFIELD — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Mansfield #3190 invites the community to attend the 38th annual Freedom Fund Banquet. The banquet will be on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Ontario Event Center, 3985 Park Avenue W. Ontario. Social time will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the program will start […]