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Springfield Minority Police Officers Speak Out
(To Whom It May Concern, Reprinted from June 20, 2020) There is a lot of concern about how the Springfield Police Department treats minorities in the community and rightfully so. Has anyone taken the time to think about how the minority police officers are treated within the Springfield Police Department? Probably not, but we are…
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Springfield Seniors Rally to End Police Bias, Call For Mayor Sarno to Remove Police Commissioner
City Councilors and community members, including the mother of Delano Walker, shared their experiences amid mounting calls for Comm. Cheryl Clapprood’s removal, in response to her claim that her department has no racial bias. SPRINGFIELD – Massachusetts Senior Action Council, a statewide senior-led advocacy group, held a rally Wednesday, June 9th, to call for the…
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Press Release – Justin Hurst – I Stand in Solidarity with our Seniors
PRESS RELEASE I Stand in Solidarity with our Seniors and will join them in calling for the immediate removal or resignation of Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood on the steps of City Hall on June 9th at 11:00 AM. I Stand in Solidarity with our Seniors and will join them in calling for the immediate removal…
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Help For Small Businesses in Online Talk
Resources for Local Entrepreneurs and Start-ups SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Springfield City Library and Valley Venture Mentors will co-host an online panel presentation on Wednesday, June 9th, from 5:00-6:30 pm on Local Resources for Small Business Owners. Six panelists from organizations in Western Mass will discuss the services and guidance—most of it free or low-cost—available…
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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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