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Eastern Names Science Building in Honor of Former President Dr. David G. Carter Sr.
By Dwight Bachman, Public Relations Officer Eastern Connecticut State University Dec. 7 was a glorious day at Eastern Connecticut State University as hundreds of people, directly and via a live You Tube stream, joined Eastern President Elsa Núñez in paying tribute to the late Dr. David G. Carter Sr. by naming the Science Building on…
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The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Calls for the Nation to Support NFL Coach Brian Flores and other victims of Racism, Discrimination and Injustices in Other Arenas
ATLANTA – Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the organization co-founded and first led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., issued the following statement today calling for Americans to support NFL Coach Brian Flores and other victims of racism and discrimination in all arenas. “{The Southern Christian…
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Virtual Ceremony for African American Leadership Recognized by Springfield Museums Robert “Cee” Jackson and Tigist Dawit Terefe Honored
Winners of the 2021 Ubora and Ahadi Youth awards for African Americans with exemplary leadership in Springfield: Robert “Cee” Jackson and Tigist Dawit Terefe SPRINGFIELD (MA)—The Springfield Museums announce the annual Ubora Award and Ahadi Youth Award Ceremony will take place virtually, Saturday, February 12 from 6-8. Please purchase tickets at https://springfieldmuseums.org/ubora/. The Museums are…
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Five Area Organizations to Host Virtual Dr. King Day Event January 17
SPRINGFIELD–Five area organizations will host Springfield’s annual citywide Dr. King Day Celebration on Monday, January 17, 2022 from 11:00am to 12:00pm. While normally held in person at the MassMutual Center, this year will once again be a virtual event hosted by Martin Luther King Jr Family Services, Community Music School of Springfield, Inclusive Strategies LLC,…
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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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