Progressive Emporium & Education Center

10/08/2026

If you are fortunate to have one of these, you have until Saturday October 17, 2026 to redeem it. We would love to see your face in the place.

10/03/2026

08/31/2026

In celebration and honor of our village mama, as one of the strongest advocates of African views, values, and lifestyles - Kuzaliwa Mama Frances.

🎂🎉🎈August 30th (TODAY) is Mama Frances Elizabeth Jarnegan's Kuzaliwa. We would have joyfully celebrated her 98th rotation around the sun today. In Celebration and Remembrance her birthday is August 30, 1928.

07/16/2026

HIGH PRAISE AND SINCERE APPRECIATION TO MAMAS "NJOKI" REDDING and VERONICA BANKS FOR THEIR PRESENTATION ON ANTI RACISM

06/17/2026

Learn about how we gained our freedom at the Juneteenth Experience exhibit now available for viewing at your Progressive Emporium & Education Center, Wed. thru Sat. 11 a.m.-6p.m.

04/21/2026

When children follow the wisdom of our Ancestors and promote literacy I stand up!!Progressive Emporium & Education Center

04/08/2026

April is known for many things... April showers, Good Friday, International Jazz Day, Tax Deadline, Earth Day, Financial Literacy Day and NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!!! Poetry, Spoken Word and Storytelling is integral, vital and embedded in the Black community since ancient (origins) as a way to preserve history using the oral traditions, forging our culture, identity, and traditions, resisting oppression, promoting literacy, and inspiring Africans. Please join us in celebrating NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!!! It's going to be soooooo enjoyable and fun!