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Take Me to the River Brings the Spirit of New Orleans to Springfield
This January, Springfield audiences will have a rare opportunity to experience the heartbeat of New Orleans music while supporting one of the city’s most beloved cultural traditions. Take Me to the River: New Orleans, an all-star benefit concert for the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival, comes to the Hope Center for the Arts on Friday,…
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When Probate Courts Become Instruments of Family Destruction
Probate and Family Courts are supposed to be the most humane arm of our judicial system. They deal with children, elders, guardianship, inheritance, and the intimate bonds that define family life. Yet, for far too many families of color, these courts have become a quiet but powerful mechanism of family separation, dispossession, and long-term harm.
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church Celebrates Mortgage-Free Milestone and Community Transformation
On September 29, 2025, Mt. Zion Baptist Church reached a milestone as they paid off a 20-year mortgage in less than nine years. On December 7, 2025, the Church celebrated this extraordinary accomplishment, which stands as a testament to the congregation’s dedication, prudent stewardship, and collective faith. It is more than a financial triumph; it…
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STCC Criminal Justice Student Serves Springfield Community
SPRINGFIELD – When Officer Tequila M. Taylor-Evans walks her beat in downtown Springfield as part of the Police Department’s walking patrols, she brings more than a badge and uniform. She brings her lived experience, her determination as a mother of three and her perspective as a student in Springfield Technical Community College’s Criminal Justice program.
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Mexican Singer Florencia to Join Orchestra, SSO Chorus for HOLIDAY POPS Matinée December 13
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will welcome Florencia Cuenca, history-making Broadway star originally from Mexico City, to the stage for its ever-popular Holiday Pops concert on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 4 pm at Springfield Symphony Hall. The Springfield Symphony Chorus and Cantor Elise Barber will also be featured in this performance blending holiday classics…
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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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