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An Open Letter to Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood
Bishop Talbert W. Swan, II Senior Pastor, Spring of Hope Church of God in Christ President, Greater Springfield NAACP Dear Commissioner Clapprood, I have been on the forefront of the fight for justice in the City of Springfield, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and across the nation for the better part of 30 years. I…
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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FY’21 BUDGET
PRESS RELEASE ON CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FY’21 BUDGET Last night Springfield City Councilors approved the FY21 budget, but not before making $1,000,000 dollars in cuts. We feel strongly that the residents of Springfield should know why the cuts were made and in addition, what we would like to see that money used for. The first…
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Museums to Reopen July 13!
First two-hours of every Monday set aside for Seniors only Springfield Museums Reopening Monday, July 13 Mondays: Seniors 60 years and older, 10 am to noon: All, noon to 5 pm Tuesdays-Saturdays: 10 am to 5 pm Sundays: 11 am to 5 pm New Protocols include Masks required Social distancing required Limited numbers and…
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Springfield Museums
Part of Phase Three in the Reopening Massachusetts Plan New Protocols include Online advance ticket purchase encouraged Limited numbers and timed tickets Masks required Social distancing required Springfield (MA)—The Springfield Museums hope to reopen to the public soon, in cooperation with Gov. Baker’s Reopening Massachusetts plan. The Museums could begin welcoming visitors inside in early…
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JUNETEENTH BOOK PROMOTION
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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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