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“A Change Is Gonna Come!”
After reading the deeply moving and authentic cover page articles about Attorney Justin Hurst in last month’s AF-AM Point of View Community News Magazine, I felt compelled to share my own perspective, feelings, and connection with Justin.
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Welcome Back Dr. Fonza
On Thursday, March 28, 2024, Dr. Annalise Fonza will return to Springfield, Massachusetts to present a lecture featuring interviews that she conducted with state lawmakers and staff on Beacon Hill in the early 2000’s when she worked as a legislative aide in the office of former State Representative Benjamin Swan and as co-host of his…
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And the winner is…
March is Women’s History Month, a time for celebrating the contributions women have made to the United States and recognizing the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields. (Womenshistorymonth.gov) Though their names may not yet appear in any history books, two women who deserve such recognition…
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National Poor People’s Campaign
March 2 is a day of nationally coordinated simultaneous direct action at 31 State Capitals, including the Massachusetts State House. This mass Poor People’s and Low Wage Workers’ moral march to these state house assemblies is part of 40 weeks of massive voter mobilization across the United States.
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Black Health is American Health
It’s been almost 50 years since the first Black History Month was commemorated nationally in 1976. Since then, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has used this month to further our commitment toward advancing equity in health and working to ensure no one is left behind.
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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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