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DARRYL MOSS, COME HOME!
I feel obligated to apologize up front to Darryl Moss for imposing my own commentary onto his on-line article that we reproduced herein with Darryl’s permission. But I must confess, when his article was brought to my attention, I immediately arranged a phone meeting with him through a third party who understood that Darryl and…
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WHO GETS THE GAVEL AND WHO GETS THE GALLOWS
In Springfield, the public has been told to see one official as the problem and another as the solution. On one side is City Council President Tracye Whitfield, the first Black woman to lead the council, now accused of repeatedly violating conflict of interest laws in connection with a family run development company and her…
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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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Student Support Program Keeps Men’s Soccer Successful on the Field and in the Classroom at STCC
SPRINGFIELD – For Coach William Sweidel, the defining moment of the men’s soccer season at Springfield Technical Community College didn’t come from a single goal, win or playoff result. Instead, it came from a realization. “I think this kind of experience,” Sweidel said, gesturing toward the table where he sat alongside MILE advisor Melvin Tejada…
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