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The Newport Jazz Festival 2025
They came to Newport, Rhode Island, to the largest jazz festival in the country, in their best beach and leisure wear. This was not the first time they had come to Newport. A lot of them had been coming for many years before. They had heard Miles Davis and Tito Puente. They had heard Sara…
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Congratulations! Community Music School of Springfield 2025 Interns
CMSS provides paid internships to help young people in and around Springfield develop skills that will help them succeed in their careers. This internship program developed out of an overwhelming demand from our current and former students and their families for opportunities to be part of CMSS’ work, as well as an identified need in…
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SSO CEO Paul Lambert to Retire, Heather Caisse-Roberts Assumes Leadership as President and CEO
Springfield — Paul Lambert, President and CEO of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO), has announced his retirement and the SSO Board announced that Heather Caisse-Roberts, currently COO of the organization, will assume leadership of the SSO.
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6 Tips to Prepare for the Transition of Summer Heat to the Coolness of Fall
Welcome back to Can You Dig It?—your quick read for, hopefully, preventing the complete collapse of your eggplants, over infestation of insects on your brassicas, and a giant bush of leaves where your tomatoes should be! This month we sadly see the end of summer as it’s overwhelmed by the coolness of fall. But don’t…
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Labor Day and the Legacy of Labor for People of Color in America
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September, is often seen as a time for rest, barbecues, and parades. But for people of color in America, its meaning runs deeper—rooted in centuries of struggle, resistance, and resilience. It’s not just a holiday; it’s a reminder of the labor that built this nation and the…
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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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