Semo Urban Voices

09/10/2025

SEMO HOMECOMING CONCERT
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025, * Time: 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Location: Scout Hall, 420 Broadway Cape Girardeau, MO

Urban Voices proudly presents the SEMO Homecoming Concert, a vibrant evening of live soul, R&B, and community celebration in honor of Southeast Missouri State University’s Homecoming Weekend. The concert will be held at Scout Hall, one of Cape Girardeau’s most beloved community venues, and will feature a dynamic return performance by The Phonics (aka Soul Phonics) known for their energetic live shows and soulful sound that blends classic Motown with contemporary R&B flair.

This event is designed to:
• Celebrate SEMO Homecoming with alumni, students, and the community.
• Showcase regional Black talent and culture through music and gathering.
• Support the ongoing mission of Urban Voices to elevate the voices, stories, and culture of African Americans in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois.
This concert is more than just entertainment — it is an opportunity to bring diverse communities together under the banner of cultural celebration and artistic excellence. Proceeds will support future Urban Voices programming, including arts journalism, and community events.

The SEMO Homecoming Concert promises to be one of the standout events of Homecoming Weekend 2025. With the soulful sound of The Phonics, the energy of Cape Girardeau’s community, and the mission-driven leadership of Urban Voices, this evening will celebrate not only the spirit of SEMO, but the power of Black culture and community coming together through music.
We invite you to support, sponsor, and share this unforgettable experience.

Headliner: The Phonics
The Phonics are a widely acclaimed group known for their smooth harmonies, powerful instrumentation, and ability to bring any crowd to their feet. Their set will include original songs, classic covers, and a few special surprises to keep the energy high all night long.

Ticketing Scout Hall Website
https://app.opendate.io/e/the-phonics-october-18-2025-626921

• General Admission: $25 per person in advance.
• Reserved Tables (seats 4): $100 in advance
• Limited number of reserved tables Sponsors get priority

Event Features
• Cash bar *
• Live music by The Phonics aka Soul phonics * Phonics merchandise available for purchase

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact:
Urban Voices: Email: [email protected] Website: semourbanvoices.com

Urban Voices proudly presents the SEMO Homecoming Concert, a vibrant evening of live soul, R&B, and community celebration in honor of Southeast Missouri State University’s Homecoming Weekend. The concert will be held at Scout Hall, one of Cape Girardeau’s most beloved community venues, and will ...

09/10/2025

🎶 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 🎶
The Phonics return to Scout Hall on Homecoming Weekend – Saturday, Oct. 18 for a special Benefit Concert supporting Urban Voices! ✨
Get ready for an unforgettable night of soulful harmonies, classic hits, and community celebration.
Saturday, Oct. 18 | 7:30 PM
Scout Hall, Cape Girardeau
Ticketing Scout Hall Website
https://app.opendate.io/e/the-phonics-october-18-2025-626921
Don’t miss this Homecoming Weekend special event
secure your spot today!

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

We can’t afford to have ANYONE sit out the MID-TERM Election!
Make no mistake: there is a coordinated effort to discredit and overturn Black votes.
Exercising your right to vote is ESSENTIAL to securing all other rights. Our political power must not be undermined or ignored. But with redistricting and anti-voter laws on the rise across America, Black voters MUST show up to the polls in OVERWHELMING numbers to ensure our communities’ voices are heard! This is critical – we can’t afford to have ANYONE sit out the MID-TERM election!
Prepare yourself. Register, Get Informed, Organize, and VOTE!!

09/10/2025

The ruling late Tuesday will almost certainly be appealed.

09/10/2025

Lakisha Guest Makes History as Missouri’s First Contestant in Miss Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant
By Urban Voices
History is being made in Southeast Missouri. Sikeston native Lakisha Guest has been named a nominee in the 2025 Miss Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant, becoming the first-ever contestant from Missouri to compete in the national competition designed exclusively for blind and visually impaired women.
For Guest, this moment is about more than crowns or titles—it’s about representation, resilience, and the power of purpose.
“My blindness does not define me, and it will never stop me from chasing my dreams or walking boldly in my purpose,” Guest told Urban Voices.
The Vision Behind the Pageant
The Miss Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant is organized by Eyes Like Mine Inc., a nonprofit founded in Newark, New Jersey, by Krystle Allen. Nine years ago, Allen envisioned a platform specifically for blind women to highlight their strength, talents, and resilience. Today, that vision has grown into a national movement, providing representation and empowerment for women across the country.
“Every contestant carries a story of strength and transformation,” Allen said. “Lakisha’s passion to give back to her community deeply aligns with our mission.”
Vice President Naquila Wright Prevo, who co-founded Eyes Like Mine with Allen, added: “We are honored to welcome Lakisha Guest a 2025 contestant. Her presence from Missouri expands our vision of inclusion and leadership.”
The annual event, held in Newark, New Jersey, is the only known pageant of its kind in the United States. Contestants showcase their talents before a panel of judges while advocating for equality, inclusivity, and the recognition of blind and visually impaired women.
The current reigning queen, Ms. Blind Diva 2024 Rosalyn Kennedy of Lakeland, Florida, embodies the spirit of the competition. She continues to represent the community with grace and purpose, inspiring the next generation of contestants—including Guest.
Lakisha’s Mission: “This Is Bigger Than Me”
Guest’s journey reflects a broader message of courage and community. Her nomination is not just a personal milestone, but a historic moment for Missouri and Southeast Missouri’s blind and visually impaired residents.
“When one woman rises, she lifts others with her,” Guest said. “And I intend to rise so I can bring others with me.”

The Miss Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant includes a public voting component that could help secure Guest’s place as Miss Blind Diva 2025. Voting runs September 1 – October 4 at eyeslikemine.org.
Supporters can also contribute to her journey through a GoFundMe campaign to assist with travel, lodging, and attire: gofund.me/fb6fc2d5.
Ways to help include:
• Vote for Lakisha Guest at eyeslikemine.org
• Donate to her GoFundMe campaign
• Share her story across social networks

Read the full story semourbanvoices.com

09/07/2025

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