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Raymond A. Jordan Center Update
Respect Your Elder’s Center By Samuel Fortilus, Westfield State University Student Intern A little over three months ago, the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center (RAJ Sr. Center) was introduced to the citizens of Springfield. Since then the establishment has been running with great success, packed with members on a daily basis, from what I’ve…
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DAKIN HUMANE SOCIETY TO PRESENT BARKS & BREWS
ON JUNE 24 AT FORT HILL BREWERY IN EASTHAMPTON Springfield, MA (6/1/18) – The third annual Barks & Brews event, presented by Dakin Humane Society, will take place on Sunday, June 24 at Fort Hill Brewery in Easthampton. The event will begin with a VIP Hour from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with general admission…
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The Sixth Annual Dragon Boat festival
Springfield, MA—The sixth annual Dragon Boat festival, featuring food, face painting, vendors and Asian-themed entertainment, returns to Springfield on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 pm. More than 400 paddlers from New England will compete in the sport of Dragon Boating on the Connecticut River at North Riverfront Park, 121 West Street. Boats…
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Springfield Museums Announce Ubora and Ahadi Award Winners
SPRINGFIELD (MA)—The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Science Museum announces the 27th annual Ubora Award and the 9th annual Ahadi Youth Award winners. The 2018 Ubora Award recipient is Keshawn Dodds, Executive Director of the Springfield Boys & Girls Club and lifelong Springfield resident. The 2018 Ahadi Youth Award recipient is Karissa Coleman…
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A FATHER’S DAY TRIBUTE
I Learned Public Service from the Best! A FATHER’S DAY TRIBUTE — by Helen R. Caulton Harris Commissioner, Springfield Department of Health and Human Services — My great-grandparents, Charles and Helen (Moses) Caulton, were sharecroppers from Moultrie, Georgia, who came to Springfield in 1920 along with their three children, Sunnie, Alberta and Vessie. In 1927, Sunnie…
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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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