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...
Garry Porter's Journey and Dedication to Tackling Institutional Racism
Springfield resident Garry Porter has captivated the community's attention with a groundbreaking proposal for racial justice...
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Adam Gomez (D-Springfield) took to Beacon Hill today to testify before the Joint Committee on Housing in support of three bills related to...
Massachusetts nonprofit receives 4 years of funding from Cummings Foundation
BOSTON, June 03, 2022 – The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc. (BECMA) is one...
Senator Markey and Senator Warren submitted the following Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) federal funding requests to the Senate Appropriations Committee for important community projects...
By STEVE LeBLANC,
Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts received 385 reports of hate crimes in 2020, up slightly from the 376 reported in 2019, according...
On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, Representative Bud L. Williams, 11TH Hampden District, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion,...
Bill builds on Senate's work to reduce prescription drug costs, promote transparency, and increase patient access
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Senate passed by a vote of 39-1 An Act relative to Pharmaceutical Access,...
The Baker-Polito Administration announced the recipients of the 2021 Urban Agenda Grant Program. "We are pleased that Springfield was among the recipients receiving $375,000...
By Sommers SmithLawmakers are reshaping the current districts eastward into Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties. The 28 member Special Joint Redistricting Committee includes 21...
