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RAYMOND A. JORDAN
Say what you may about the late Raymond Jordan, love him or hate him, like him or fear him, he was the quintessential, charismatic Springfield Black man of his time. And he was a visionary which is why I often reflect on the difference between him and the current bench of Black (especially male) politicians…
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The Springfield Museums is a 2025 Blue Star Museum
Springfield — The Springfield Museums is pleased to once again participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer. The 2025 program began on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 1. Blue Star Museums…
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A Purposeful Life: Honoring Ruby Maddox
Two years ago, I was looking for a trainer to work with the board of the Peace Development Fund on an organizational analysis when they were in town for their annual meeting. Our board is a group of mainly BIPOC social justice activists from around the country that don’t suffer fools. I knew that I…
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Beyond the Joint: How Shop Location Affects Communities (Part II)
In Part I of her article (see May issue of POV), the author makes the point that traffic has increased in residential areas where cannabis shops have opened and “cars zooming by up and down her street are posing dangers to school children and families with young children.” Yet she also understands that “systemically and…
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Self-Care Practices for Hispanic Dementia Care Providers: Navigating the Path to Well-Being
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be both meaningful and challenging. Hispanic caregivers often face additional barriers, including limited access to culturally sensitive support and communication difficulties with healthcare providers (Sehar et al., 2023; Soled, 2020). Stigma surrounding dementia in some Hispanic communities may further complicate the caregiving experience. Balancing caregiving duties with…
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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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