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Paying Slavery Reparations is Possible, Study of Federal Compensation Shows

Paying reparations for slavery is possible –...

Black Man Finally Gets Job Interview After Changing His Name on His Resume

Nationwide — Dwight Jackson, a 27-year-old African American...

Community Voices and Legislative Engagement: A Holistic Approach to Racial Justice

Garry Porter's Journey and Dedication to Tackling...

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Workplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely

Yekaterina Bezrukova, University at Buffalo Despite recent efforts to restrict them, diversity training programs have become as ubiquitous in American offices as the water cooler. They’re everywhere. But our recent update...

Review of Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black

Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black attempts to add another layer to his portfolio of...

New Age of Heroes Comics Convention Rescheduled for Summer 2025, Promising an Unforgettable Experience

Springfield, MA — The New Age of Heroes Comics Convention, initially scheduled for November...

Boys & Girls Club Family Center to Host Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Springfield

Springfield, MA – On Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm,...

Over 100 Black Students and Youth Leaders to Convene for National Reparations Summit in Atlanta

The National Reparations Institute is set to host its fourth annual National N’Daba (Great...

A New Generation Discusses The Complex Question: What is Black Leadership?

The word "leadership" can bring to mind a variety of images: A political leader, pursuing a passionate, personal cause; an explorer, cutting a path...

Representative Bud L. Williams, Supports Renaming  New Homer Street School After Civil Rights Icon, Benjamin Swan

Representative Bud L Williams of the 11th Hampden District, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion, has joined School...

Breaking Generational Trauma: Keep Black Families Together

Written by Sommers Smith There needs to be more attentiveness to children's emotions, thoughts, and mental health. It is time to break the generational curses of...

It Really Is Not Enough to Just Know

By Olander Worthy Number "45" is still hollering foul about the contest for President of the United States of America. An ever-mounting chorus of voices proclaims...

Dr. Katrina Banks: Stroke – Prevalence In African Americans, Signs, and Risk Factors

Did you know that stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in America? When a stroke occurs in the brain, it means a...

Springfield’s Ward 8 Democratic Candidate Lisa Thompson

Lisa Thompson is actively running for Ward 8 City Council, and she has indeed brought attention to Indian Orchard. We first saw Lisa years...

Understanding the History to Understand Work Equity by Terry Gibson

By now, most of us have seen the above cartoon image of three people standing at a fence to view a baseball game. It's...

Springfield Indie Soul Festival Organizers Flustered after “disruption” by police

By Halisi Moyo The annual Springfield Indie Soul Festival is interrupted for the first time in its 13-year history this year - not by criminals,...

Dr. Katrina Banks: Multiple Sclerosis In The Black Community

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) was once thought to have a large effect on Caucasians of Northern European descent. Currently, research is revealing a higher incidence...

FOR THE CULTURE: Diaspora Strong Bookstore with Mack Writtens

Written by Alan-Michael Chest, M.Ed., LMHC Springfield Native Terrance Mack aka. “Mack Writtens” is an educator with five years of experience in education who specializes...

Voting Is Not Enough Pt. 2

by Haneef Nelson The most important elected officials that have the greatest impact on your life ARE NOT the President and the Federal Congress. It...

FILM REVIEW & POLITICAL COMMENTARY: BlackKkKlansman, directed by Spike Lee

Film Review & Political Commentary: BlackKkKlansman, directed by Spike Lee, is based on a New York Times bestseller by Ron Stallworth. Available for home viewing...

Father Writes Book With His 7-Year Old Son as the Illustrator

Oakland, CA — Khalil has been drawing cartoon characters since he was four years old, so his father, Omar Bala, decided to showcase his...

The Legacy Ascends: Into the History of Dr. Paula Porter’s YSET Academy

Written by Alan-Michael Chest, M.Ed., LMHC Springfield Native Dr. Paula Porter has served as a beacon in the community for over 20 years. Dr. Porter...

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