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Black History Month
February is known as Black History Month in these yet to be United States since they decided that we could get a month. I’m Afro Latina so I identify with black people here on this land and in my island of Puerto Rico.
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Calling Traditional Movement by its True Name & Celebrating its True Origins: An Interview with Shatoyia Jones-Medor
I conducted this interview with one of my homebirth clients, Shatoyia Jones-Medor, and I learned so much. Shatoyia serves as an international women’s advocate, full-time founder of Cacica of Kingdom Woman Finishing School of self-mastery and divinity, and teaches and performs Chakacha movement practice. This interview is an exploration of Chakacha movement, its history and…
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Springfield Museums President & CEO Kay Simpson Honored with Prestigious Award
Springfield — The Springfield Museums are thrilled to announce that President & CEO Kay Simpson was selected as the recipient of the New England Museum Association’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Each year, NEMA honors an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the museum field over the course of a distinguished career.
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MiraVista Announces Dr. Kenneth R. Richmond As New Medical Director
Holyoke – MiraVista Behavioral Health Center is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Kenneth R. Richmond, MD, MS, as its new Medical Director. Dr. Richmond, a highly respected psychiatrist and experienced leader in the field of behavioral health, brings a dynamic combination of clinical excellence, strategic vision, and unwavering dedication to patient care to…
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Springfield Tigers Youth Football Goes to National Championship
Springfield – The Springfield Tigers Youth Football team went to Naples, FL to take on some of the best youth athletes in the country for the title of National Champion. Led by head coaches Waddy Jenkins, Ryan Harrison, Reshawn Buckhannon and Fred Gonzalez, the 7U, 9U, 12U and 13U teams played at the Paradise Sports…
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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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