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The ‘silent killer’ behind strokes in the Black community

By Alexa Spencer, Word In Black As a medical doctor of over 30 years who focuses on African-American health, Dr. Gregory Hall doesn’t mess around when it comes to managing high...

Are African Americans in Massachusetts Missing Out on Legislative Support?

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — In Massachusetts, where state leaders often champion equity and racial justice,...

Morgan State Rises to Third-Highest Enrollment Amongst HBCUs

The Baltimore public university accomplished record enrollment for its fourth consecutive year. Morgan State University,...

Ivory Coast Begins French Troop Withdrawal, Marking Shift in Africa-France Relations

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — In a move emblematic of shifting dynamics between Africa and...

Congressional Black Caucus Elects Leadership for 119th Congress Amid Record Membership Growth

Washington, D.C. — The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) announced its newly elected Executive Committee...

Community Gathers at Springfield City Hall to Memorialize Victims of Gun Violence and Advocate for Justice

Darrell Lee Jenkins Jr., Resource Center (DLJ) Leads Memorial Demonstration Springfield, MA - December 12, 2023 In response to the alarming surge in gun violence, the...

Beyond Agreement: Hurst’s Controversial Article Sparks Confusion and Community Discord”

Heartfelt Reflections on Springfield's Political Landscape" By Tameka Bennett, Springfield Resident As a longtime resident of Springfield, Massachusetts, I've always approached politics with a measure of...

Unprecedented Defiance: Alabama’s Battle for Voting Rights Sparks National Concern

In a bold move that judicial accountability advocate Alex Aronson deems "striking and nearly unprecedented in this country's history", Alabama's legislature is facing intense...

Buffalo Soldiers’ Convictions Overturned After a Century

In a landmark decision, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth has granted approval to reverse the court-martial convictions of 110 Black soldiers from the renowned 3rd...

Springfield Politics in Unpacking the Power of Narrative Control

A Different Kind of Lynching In the realm of literature and creative writing, the use of imagery, whether literal or figurative, plays a pivotal role...

Black Workers Reality: What do a Black scientist, nonprofit executive, and filmmaker have in common? They all face racism in the ‘gray areas’ of...

Written by: Adia Harvey Wingfield Professor of Sociology, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis for conversation.com American workplaces talk a lot about...

John Urschel, Former Baltimore Ravens NFL Player Makes Touchdown Transition to MIT Math Professor

NATIONWIDE —  Former Baltimore Ravens player John Urschel has made a remarkable career pivot after retiring early from the NFL at the age of 26....

Mo’Nique Wants CBS to Fairly Compensate Her and Actress Countess Vaughn For “The Parkers”

Nationwide — Mo’Nique, known for her role in The Parkers, is urging CBS to provide fair compensation for herself and her co-star Countess Vaughn, as they...

Dr. Cornel West Throws Support Behind Black Entrepreneur Alleging DOJ Cover-Up of Multi-Million Dollar Contract Theft

By Jerroll Sander and Dr. Cornel West Nationwide — A groundbreaking alliance has formed in the face of what some are calling a long-standing injustice....

Angela Heath: Meet the Black Woman Whose AI No-Code Tools are Helping Black and Brown Entrepreneurs

Angela Heath, founder and CEO of TKC Incorporated, proudly introduces the launch of AI Biz Generators and SmartBots. These cutting-edge, intuitive artificial intelligence tools along with...

Boys & Girls Club Family Center Receives $500,000.00 Eeost Grant For Capital Improvement Of The Building 

SPRINGFIELD, MA – On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, between the hours of 11:00 am – 11:30 pm, Executive Director Keshawn Dodds of the Boys &...

Super CJ: The Animated Series – First Animated Series For Black Children That Addresses Mental Health

Super CJ: The Animated Series, an exciting new animated series called has been launched on YouTube to bring much-needed awareness to the critical mental...

Boys & Girls Club Family Center to Host National Day for Kids Event

SPRINGFIELD, MA – On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the Boys & Girls Club Family Center will be hosting the annual National Day For Kids event....

Boys & Girls Club Family Center to Host Dual Parent-Child Dance

SPRINGFIELD, MA – On Saturday, October 14, 2023, between the hours of 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, the Boys & Girls Club Family Center will...

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