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Women Who Lead: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Our Communities – Part II: A Tribute to LuJuana Hood
As we welcome spring, I often think of my dear friend, LuJuana Hood. As we approach the sixth year of her passing, I reflect on what a wonderful friend she was. LuJuana Hood was the founding director of the Pan-African Historical Museum USA (PAHMUSA), based in Springfield, Massachusetts. When I think of the unsung heroes…
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The Hartford Symphony Orchestra Presents “Fire Shut Up in My Bones”
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO) presents a powerful musical experience featuring Grammy-winning composer and jazz trumpeter, Terence Blanchard. As part of the 2024-2025 Masterworks Series, this special concert takes place on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 8 PM at The Bushnell in Hartford.
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STCC to Host Seventh Annual Community Dental Day Offering Free Dental Care
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield Technical Community College Dental Sciences Department, in partnership with the Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation and the Valley District Dental Society, will host the seventh annual Community Dental Day on Saturday, May 3, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., in Building 20 at STCC.
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STCC Offers Free Dental Treatment in March
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Technical Community College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic is pleased to announce that it will be offering free preventative dental treatments, including cleanings and X-rays, for children and adults throughout March 2025. The clinic, located on the STCC campus, operates under the supervision of licensed dentists and hygienists, providing students with hands-on training while…
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Itsy Bitsy Franchise Continues to Expand at Holyoke Community College
HOLYOKE — The Itsy Bitsy franchise continues to expand at Holyoke Community College. For the second year in a row, students in Professor Sheryl Civjan’s Psychology of Women class have taken up the college’s “Itsy Bitsy” theme for a campus-based community service project. Last fall, Civjan’s students created the Itsy Bitsy Closet, transforming a storage…
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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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