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  • “AUDACITY OF HOPE”

    Normally, when I hear or read the term “Audacity of Hope,” I think of Black former President Barack Obama and, by extension, the hopes of the many historical Black folks his presidency was built on.


  • AF-AM NEWS bits – February 2023

    If you really believe that Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno is planning to lower your taxes next year by putting your $45 million that he loosely labeled a “surplus” into a treasury account as reported in a January 13, 2023 article in The Republican, then I know of a bridge in Brooklyn that I would be…


  • THE WANDERER WHO FOUND HIS WAY (Part I)

    College educated Curtis Johnson was seven years old when his mother died. He was raised from that time on by his father whose peripatetic way of life resulted in Curtis being passed around from one relative to another when he wasn’t living with his father, who he always held in the highest regard


  • Exhibition of New Acquisitions Reflects Diversity, Excellence, and a New Path Forward

    In alignment with a new strategic plan which prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Springfield Museums are expanding the scope of their art collection with acquisitions that reflect a rich, and increased representation, of artistic backgrounds and creative approaches.


  • SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL Councilor Justin Hurst

    Chairman of the Audit Committee36 COURT STREET SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 | 413-787-6170 FAX 413-787-6833 Springfield – Springfield City Councilor Justin Hurst proposes that 3.7 million dollars from the 41 million dollars that the City of Springfield received in settlement money from Eversource be used to eliminate the trash fee for this coming year 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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