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A Shining Example of Excellence in the African American Community
I had the opportunity to spend a little time with an entrepreneur who has established herself as a light in the community. Zelmon Johnson, commonly known as Zee, is the owner of Olive Tree Books-n-Voices located at 97 Hancock Street in Springfield, MA.
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Continuing “The Movement”
As I look back over 2023, I smile at the life God has blessed my family and me with!! I traveled, I fellowshipped with family and friends, I started a new job from which I will retire and I was part of a life changing movement in the city of Springfield.
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Continuing “The Movement”
Holding a Hurst for Mayor sign and yelling “One City” the night before the election, two thoughts crossed my mind. First, I was thankful I wore my gloves. Secondly, I hoped that with my 12-year-old son waving, no one would yell an insult or throw something out of their window.
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WE NEED TO BE HARDER
I am truly awed by the impact that my December article (“The “Worst” Article I Ever Wrote”) had on our readers and throughout the community. I truly don’t know how to respond which is why I chose to simply relate the words of my favorite poem, which I was introduced to by my wife before…












