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Who’s Who in the Greater Springfield Community?
By Willette H Yarbrough Johnson Like it or not, it matters who we know as we are navigating through the complexities of life. Most of us have heard the expression: “It’s not what you know but who you know that counts.” I can attest to the authenticity of that statement. Sometimes it’s the individuals we…
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They’re STCC Alumni, Married and on A Mission to Give Back to the Community
By Jim Danko, Assistant Director of Communications, Springfield Technical Community College SPRINGFIELD, MA – For Damion Harper ‘05 and Cindy Gaynor-Harper ‘09, Springfield Technical Community College gave them the foundation they needed to succeed.STCC unleashed their creativity and drive to pursue a dream to be entrepreneurs while providing support and an affordable pathway to a…
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Audacity Of Hope: Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. at Symphony Hall Jan 14
By Paul Lambert, Interim Executive Director, Springfield Symphony Orchestra Music reaches and thrives in all cultures, all communities, all nationalities, backgrounds and removes barriers of language, age and social status in the sheer enjoyment of the many forms of music in our lives.On Saturday, January 14, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and spirit will…
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City Councilor Justin Hurst Solidifies Decision to Run for Mayor, Vowing to Work for “Accountability, Justice and Change.”
Today, Councilor Justin Hurst announced his decision to run for Mayor of Springfield. “After talking with my family, we all agreed that we want to see Springfield grow into a first-class city—a city that is bold and innovative—and this demands a change agent with a vision. Our city deserves a forward-thinking leader who will meet…
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Affirmative Action and The Supreme Court
By Timothy Oppenheimer, Esquire This topic is front and center again as a result of cases brought against Harvard and the University of North Carolina (UNC). A brief history of major affirmative action cases before the Supreme Court is in order: Bakke (1978) – The main legal takeaway from this case is that a state…
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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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