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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...

The Boys & Girls Club Family Center to Host the 2022 Winter Festival

SPRINGFIELD, MA â€“ On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, between the hours of 6:30pm – 9:00pm, the Boys & Girls Club Family Center will host its...

African Americans, An Enlightened Brain Can’t Be Washed

By Eric L. Wattress (ThyBlackMan.com) While the government has a role in improving conditions in the Black community, the ROOT of our problem is a...

A.P. African American Studies Is Coming to U.S. High Schools

For decades, many American high schools have offered rigorous Advanced Placement (A.P.) courses—in subjects like art history, calculus, environmental science, and European history—to their...

Ask Yourself Why and Then Ask the Politicians…

So in an attempt to fight past wrongs and show equity, we should dismantle law enforcement structures, Allow criminals to walk free, be released...

Afia the Brave Swimmer by Crystal Boatang The sequel to the bestselling title, Afia the Ashanti Princess is Now in Stores

Looking for an engaging book to teach children about being brave, and selfless, and the importance of extracurricular activities? This is it! Afia the...

African Diaspora Mental Health Association Purchases Facility to Accommodate Community Mental Health Need

According to the Mental Health America website mhanational.org. mental health conditions occur in Black and African American (B/AA) people in America at about the...

Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services Announces Search for Its Next President CEO

Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services has launched the search process for its next president & CEO, according to Aieshya Jackson of the organization’s...

SALSA SAL PA’ FUERA Latino Cultural Annual Events returns to Riverfront Park

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – Sunday, July 24th. 2022 from 4 pm-9 pm Salsa Sal Pa' Fuera Cultural Annual Events recognizes that Springfield’s’ rich Diversity includes 52% of the...

It’s Black Family Month! 

Established in 2006, Black Family Month celebrates families and their enrichment through education, health, and self-improvement. Shaun McLaughlin founded this celebration after observing how...

BAYSTATE ACADEMY PUBLIC SCHOOL HONORS TWO VERY GIFTED AND DESERVING STUDENTS: Esther Mustapha, Valedictorian and Isalis Flores, Salutatorian

As another year and graduation ends, Baystate Academy Public School honors two very gifted and deserving students: Esther Mustapha, Valedictorian, and Isalis Flores, Salutatorian...

Chester Theatre Company Announces Casting for its 33rd Season

The Return to Town Hall Theatre Includes Audience Favorites and New Faces After two seasons away, Chester Theatre Company (CTC), under the leadership of Producing...

THE GULLAH: Rice, Slavery, and the Sierra Leone-American Connection

Written By Joseph A. Opala The Gullah people are the descendants of the slaves who worked on the rice plantations in South Carolina and Georgia.  They...

Health Tips From Dr. Katrina Banks: Understanding Bell’s Palsy

Have you ever heard of Bell’s Palsy? Most of you likely have not. It is when someone develops facial paralysis on one side. We...

The Prosser Files by Marlene Prosser

Ohana Hussle owned by Shanika Shanika was born in Holyoke. She obtained her high school diploma through a non-traditional program and moved forward with her...

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