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ADULT WHITE PEOPLE ARE HARD TO EDUCATE
I say it partially with tongue in cheek but I actually mean it when I say adult White people are hard to educate because they tend to nurse a cultural (or should I be brave and bold and say racial) bias that simple logic cannot easily penetrate, which is why I am both astounded and…
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City Council Passess Resolution to Provide a Subsidy for Springfield Residents Riding Public Transportation
Springfield City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate Justin Hurst introduced a resolution at yesterday’s City Council meeting (March 20, 2023) that would provide a 50% subsidy for all Springfield residents riding public transportation within the city limits for the next 2 years with the goal of making public transportation in the City of Springfield permanently subsidized…
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Opinion: Poetry & Politics
As we begin another celebration of Poetry Month, I am once again reminded of the role that poetry has played in my life. It all began at the Hunts Point Library in the South Bronx, with its massive oak tables and fragrances of time, on the new and aging pages of open books.
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The Evolving Process Of Parenting
The definition of parenting is “the process of raising children and providing them with protection and care to ensure their healthy development into adulthood.” If you ever worry about being a good parent, you should take comfort in the fact that “parenting” is only about 50 years old. So, give yourself a break.
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AFAM NEWS bits- April 2023
ALL IT TAKES IS VISION AND THE WILLINGNESS TO CHANGE Although “My Point of View” article on page 24 sums up my thoughts and feelings about the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, it is important that readers know I am not alone as the author of a recent Time article confirmed.
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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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