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Eleventh -Annual Senator Edward W. Brooke III Oratorical Scholarship Competition
On Saturday, April 13, 2019, the Theta Iota Lambda Chapter (Springfield, MA) of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosts the Eleventh-Annual Senator Edward W. Brooke III Oratorical Scholarship Competition. The event is open to high school-aged young men of African or Latino descent currently attending school in Western Massachusetts and that someday desire to attend…
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Magic at the Museums
February School Vacation Week at the Springfield Museums Magic at the Museums February 18-22, 2019 Springfield (MA)—There’s mischief afoot at the Springfield Museums during School Vacation Week, February 18-22. Magic is the theme for a week filled with a special magical performance each day and a series of hands-on activities daily in the galleries. Enjoy…
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Local Public TV Station Creates Fund Honoring Late Journalist
WGBY’s Jim Madigan Fund will support responsible public media journalism in western New England. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — Public television station WGBY has long aired news updates about local public affairs issues. Now, the local PBS affiliate has started a fund in honor of its late newsman Jim Madigan that will help ensure those vital…
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Community Foundation Scholarship Application is OPEN
SPRINGFIELD, MA– The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is now accepting applications to award roughly $2 million in scholarships and interest-free loans for local students planning to pursue education at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the 2018-2019 academic year. The online application deadline is March 31, 2019. Over 135 funds will provide awards considering…
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Westfield State University Celebrates Black His/Herstory Month
Westfield—Westfield State University will celebrate Black His/Herstory Month throughout the months of February with multiple month-long events such as discussions, art exhibits, performances, movie nights, and luncheons. Since 1974, Westfield State University has held Black History Month events to inform the campus community and the community of Westfield about the continuing importance of representation for…
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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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