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What Freedom, Then, Does Black Art Have?
As of July 1, 2025, Rosemary Tracy Woods, Founding Director of Art For the Soul Gallery (AFTS) in Springfield, Massachusetts, stepped down from her position after decades of visionary leadership. Her departure marked the end of an era—one shaped by fierce advocacy, curatorial brilliance, and an unwavering belief that art is not a luxury, but…
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Highlighting the Heart of Our Solar System at the Springfield Museums
Springfield (MA)—At the center of our solar system is the star that holds everything together: the Sun. Get a closer look at this hot commodity on Sun Days, presented by the Springfield Museums and the Springfield Telescope and Reflector Society (STARS). The first Sun Day takes place on June 22 from 11 am-3 pm and…
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RAYMOND A. JORDAN
Say what you may about the late Raymond Jordan, love him or hate him, like him or fear him, he was the quintessential, charismatic Springfield Black man of his time. And he was a visionary which is why I often reflect on the difference between him and the current bench of Black (especially male) politicians…
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The Springfield Museums is a 2025 Blue Star Museum
Springfield — The Springfield Museums is pleased to once again participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer. The 2025 program began on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 1. Blue Star Museums…
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A Purposeful Life: Honoring Ruby Maddox
Two years ago, I was looking for a trainer to work with the board of the Peace Development Fund on an organizational analysis when they were in town for their annual meeting. Our board is a group of mainly BIPOC social justice activists from around the country that don’t suffer fools. I knew that I…
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Pregnancy is a Family Affair: Community Support in Maternal & Child Health
A community-centered approach to maternal health is more important than ever. Massachusetts continues to experience persistent disparities in maternal morbidity and infant outcomes, with families of color disproportionately affected (MA DPH, 2024). For many expectant mothers, particularly Black, Brown, and immigrant women, culturally grounded support systems play a crucial role in bridging gaps created by…
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