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‘Faces of Grief’ Exhibit at STCC Gives Voice to Love, Loss and Healing
SPRINGFIELD – Photography students at Springfield Technical Community College are telling the story of grief through images on display at an exhibition at the Carberry Fine Arts Gallery. Running Jan. 20 through Feb. 6, the exhibition offers the community a space to witness, honor and reflect on the deeply personal yet universally shared experience of…
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What Black Artists Can Look Forward to in 2026 — In the Midst of Economic Challenges
As the arts sector face continued economic pressure in 2026, many Black artists find themselves at a crossroads — confronting structural obstacles, but also carving out new pathways forward. The current downturn in arts funding and shrinking audiences are tangible realities. Yet, within these challenges lie opportunities for transformation, self-determination, and collective resilience.
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Springfield Museums Seek Nominations for 2026 Ubora and Ahadi Awards
Springfield — The African Hall Committee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the prestigious Ubora Award and Ahadi Youth Award, which recognize African American people from Greater Springfield who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to community service, education, science, humanities, and the arts. Nominations forms are available at SpringfieldMuseums.org/Ubora; the deadline is March…
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Birthright Citizenship and Its Impact on Black Americans
As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I often observe the intersection of mental health, social injustice, and citizenship rights in my practice. Birthright citizenship, established by the 14th Amendment, grants citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. Ratified in 1868, the 14th Amendment was pivotal in addressing injustices faced by formerly enslaved individuals.
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Alden Baptist Church Welcomes a New Spiritual Leader
Twenty twenty-five (2025) was a Year of Impact for Alden Baptist Church at 649 State Street, Springfield, MA. Echoes of celebration resounded within the historic church and the surrounding community as the congregation welcomed in a new pastor. On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Rev Shawn M. Jiles, MDiv was installed as the 6th Pastor of…
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Free Summer Eats Meal Program Returns to Springfield to Keep Kids and Teens Nourished All Summer Long
With the school year having ended on June 23rd, Chartwell K12, Springfield Public Schools, and Home Grown Springfield are helping ensure that no child goes hungry this summer through the Summer Eats Free Meals Program.
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