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Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Tabbed by Carnegie Foundation-Led National Initiative on Innovative High Schools
As one of 24 school systems selected by the Carnegie Foundation, SEZP will help shape the future of high school education nationally Springfield — The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) has been selected as one of 24 school systems nationwide to participate in the Future of High School Network, a new, national initiative led by…
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Make or Break It Time for the Summer 2025 Growing Season
Welcome back to Can You Dig It?, your source for farming and planting in Western New England to assist in justifying all this time you spend growing tomatoes and to expand your growing knowledge so you don’t repeat small mistakes. I wanted to acknowledge the ascendance of Ruby Maddox, who was influential in my involvement…
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What Freedom, Then, Does Black Art Have?
As of July 1, 2025, Rosemary Tracy Woods, Founding Director of Art For the Soul Gallery (AFTS) in Springfield, Massachusetts, stepped down from her position after decades of visionary leadership. Her departure marked the end of an era—one shaped by fierce advocacy, curatorial brilliance, and an unwavering belief that art is not a luxury, but…
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Highlighting the Heart of Our Solar System at the Springfield Museums
Springfield (MA)—At the center of our solar system is the star that holds everything together: the Sun. Get a closer look at this hot commodity on Sun Days, presented by the Springfield Museums and the Springfield Telescope and Reflector Society (STARS). The first Sun Day takes place on June 22 from 11 am-3 pm and…
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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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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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