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City Councilor Justin Hurst Solidifies Decision to Run for Mayor, Vowing to Work for “Accountability, Justice and Change.”
Today, Councilor Justin Hurst announced his decision to run for Mayor of Springfield. “After talking with my family, we all agreed that we want to see Springfield grow into a first-class city—a city that is bold and innovative—and this demands a change agent with a vision. Our city deserves a forward-thinking leader who will meet…
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STCC Library Unveils ‘Banned Books’ Exhibit
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Technical Community College library opened an exhibit that puts a spotlight on book banning, which has been on the rise in recent years. The exhibit features a “Periodic Table of Banned Books,” which includes titles of classics such as “The Autobiography of Malcolm X,” “1984” by George Orwell, and “Go Tell…
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SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL
36 COURT STREET SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 413-787-6170 FAX 413-787-6833 PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, October 14, 2022 Contact: Justin Hurst, City Council(413) 374-5844, justinhurstace@yahoo.com Contact: Tracye Whitfield, City Council(413) 221-4443, tracye0929@gmail.com Contact: Zaida Govan, City Council(413) 301-2533, Zaida.govan@yahoo.com Inequitable Distribution of American Rescue Plan Act Funding City Councilors Justin Hurst, Tracye Whitfield and Zaida Govan are…
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Affirmative Action and The Supreme Court
By Timothy Oppenheimer, Esquire This topic is front and center again as a result of cases brought against Harvard and the University of North Carolina (UNC). A brief history of major affirmative action cases before the Supreme Court is in order: Bakke (1978) – The main legal takeaway from this case is that a state…
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St. John’s Welcomes New Pastor
By Rev. Dr. Atu White On September 13, 2022, the St. John’s Congregational Church members called Rev. Dayhige Wright to serve as its pastor. We had the opportunity to ask Rev. Wright a few questions.WHO AM I?Though I am the one who knows myself best, it is still difficult for me to talk about who…
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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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