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Springfield Honors Legacy of Trailblazing Firefighter Leonard Corbin

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The city of Springfield...

Ogechi, Multifaceted Artist OG Breaks Boundaries and Celebrates Cultural Fusion in Latest Single

Nigerian-American Artist, Based in Atlanta, Blends Hip-Hop...

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

Heartfelt Reflections on Springfield's Political Landscape" By Tameka...

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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...

Ralph Yarl, a Missouri Teen Battle: Coping With Life After Wrong-door Shooting

Ralph Yarl, a spirited teenager from Missouri, battles every day to overcome the devastating incident of being shot due to mistaken identity. Despite the...

Dr. Paula Starnes: Whistleblower, Educator, and Crusader for Equity in Springfield Schools 

Springfield, MA - A firestorm erupted in Springfield Public Schools when Dr. Paula Starnes, a Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (Putnam) special education teacher, dared...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

City Councilor Justin Hurst Issues Strong Letter to the Mayor of Springfield

Mayor Domenic Sarno  36 Court Street  Springfield, MA 01103  Dear Mayor Sarno,  As you are well aware, on February 22, 2022, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the...

Lawsuits over bans on teaching critical race theory are coming – here’s what won’t work, and what might

As states and school districts started threatening teachers with disciplinary action for teaching about systemic racism, the question naturally arose: Does this violate the...

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...

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...

Our Point of View Contradiction of an Anti Monolithic Community

Written by Jesse Bennefield, MBA Springfield, Massachusetts is the third-largest metropolis in the Commonwealth and only one county to the east of W.E.B Du Bois’...

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