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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...

Massachusetts Black Alcohol and Addictions Council, (MBAC) Scheduled to host the Black Addiction Institute at the Roxbury Community College

Black people stand on the shoulders of their ancestors and come from Kings and Queens; yet somewhere along the line, some have lost sight...

Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence Issues Statement on Mass Shootings in Buffalo and Across the Country

As the country continues to deal with the aftermath of mass shootings in Buffalo, Laguna Hills, and other locations, we need to talk about...

Black Behavioral Health Network 

Provides Access To An Array Of Culturally Appropriate Community-Based Behavioral Health Services to Improve Re-Entry Outcomes for Black Men The common conception of aiding individuals...

Youth on the Move Tires Slashed State Representative Bud L. Williams Issues Strong Statement 

On Monday morning, May 16, 2022, hundreds of tires were discovered slashed at Springfield’s Youth on the Move, a Black Female Owned, Indian Orchard...

A Perspective:  We Are Not Black, Colored, or Negro

Written by Drew Keaton El First and foremost I'd like to give honors and praise to the Profit Noble Drew Ali founder of the Moorish...

Get Familiar With: PAHMUSA

The Pan-African Historical Museum One of Springfield’s best-kept secrets and a historical treasure trove is affectionately referred to by its acronym: PAHMUSA.  LaJuana Hood (b.1954) who...

State Senator Adam Gomez and the Mass Senate Passes $1.65 Billion Dollar Supplemental Budget 

Senate Passes $1.65 Billion Supplemental Budget  Bill addresses COVID-19 response, housing assistance, restaurant support, and help for Ukrainian refugees. BOSTON – The Massachusetts State Senate on...

THE IDIOT BOX:

Herschel Walker Fumbles CRT Calling It 'CTR' Appearing at a Trump rally north of Metro Atlanta, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Herschel Walker tried to...

African American history you probably weren’t taught in school

Historians estimate that one in four cowboys in the US were black. In 2015, a study from the National Museum of African American History...

Lady Golden Eagles Basketball Team Crowned Queens of the Court

By Keshawn Dodds The Springfield Central High School Women’s Basketball Team Took Home the Division 1 State Championship with a 43 – 40 Win Over...

RAYMOND JORDAN: The End of an Era

The Family Man - The Politician - The Legend Born May 5, 1943, to the late Raymond A. Jordan, Sr., and Emma (Norman), Ray Jordan...

2022 Social Justice Awards to Honor the Life and Legacy of Ronn Johnson

Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services (MLKFS) has announced that this year’s Social Justice Awards will honor the organization’s former President & CEO Ronn...

Ed Johnetta Miller: Master Textile and Quilt Designer

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Art for the Soul Gallery is currently hosting an exhibition of newly created Museum works by internationally acclaimed textile artist Ed...

Aieshya Jackson and Darren James Elected to New Leadership Roles by Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services Board of Directors

Life's Most Persistent and Urgent Question is: What are you doing for others? ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. The Board of Directors of Martin Luther...

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