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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...

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Sip & Shop Event Supporting Christina’s House

Springfield Downtown, MA – April 23, 2024 - The Springfield Business Improvement District is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to all community members...

Councilor Tracye Whitfield Calls on City to Reopen ARPA Application Process For Non Profit Small and New Business and Senior and Household Applications

Mayor Domenic Sarno is being urged to reopen the Nonprofit, Small and New Business ARPA application for at least 90 days by City Councilor...

City Councilor Tracye Whitfield, Newest Appointed Member of the City’s ARPA Advisory Committee Denied Access to ARPA Information

Files showing all past ARPA awards, applications along with the spreadsheet showing the dates of when applications were received, amounts requested, amounts awarded, applications...

City Prepares to Celebrate the 14th Annual Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration

SPRINGFIELD, MA – On Monday, December 26, 2022, between the hours of 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, the Boys & Girls Club Family Center will...

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...

City Councilor Tracye Whitfield, Says the Mayor Has Not Done Enough to Decrease Residential Taxes

Springfield City Councilor and Finance Subcommittee Chair Tracye Whitfield, announces that she, once again, disagrees with Mayor Sarno’s Press Statement that he “continues to...

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