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Believe It, It’s Working!
For the last several months, I have been unable to get the lyrics to a song by William Murphy, “It’s Working,” out of my head. I feel like this song was written especially for me, since 2015 is my year of Supernatural Harvest! I feel that sharing some of the words to the song might…
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Women Who Lead: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Our Communities – Part II: A Tribute to LuJuana Hood
As we welcome spring, I often think of my dear friend, LuJuana Hood. As we approach the sixth year of her passing, I reflect on what a wonderful friend she was. LuJuana Hood was the founding director of the Pan-African Historical Museum USA (PAHMUSA), based in Springfield, Massachusetts. When I think of the unsung heroes…
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The Hartford Symphony Orchestra Presents “Fire Shut Up in My Bones”
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO) presents a powerful musical experience featuring Grammy-winning composer and jazz trumpeter, Terence Blanchard. As part of the 2024-2025 Masterworks Series, this special concert takes place on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 8 PM at The Bushnell in Hartford.
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THE BAR HAS BEEN SET TOO LOW FOR TOO LONG: GOMEZ VS. BROWN
In politics, incumbency is an advantage but it’s not an insurmountable one, which is why I was not surprised at the mixed results of the 2024 elections between Malo Brown and incumbent State Senator Adam Gomez, and between Johnny McKnight and incumbent State Representative Bud Williams. Brown fared miserably and Bud Williams just barely survived.
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A CRUMBLING NATION
The crumbling of a nation is at hand. They’ve forgotten God and put their trust in man. What once was will be no more.
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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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