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Back To School Anxiety – Tips to Cope
And who has it worse, the child or parent?SPRINGFIELD – While most children returning to school are excited to be going back and seeing their friends and teachers once again, others like first-time kindergarteners or those transitioning to high school may feel nervous or even a little scared.Anxiety on the first day of school isn’t a rarity, but it can often be prevented…
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WHAT HAPPENED TO THE UNITY?
By Frederick A. Hurst Springfield’s recent Ward 5 special election to find a replacement for Marcus Williams, who unexpectedly and abruptly resigned from Springfield’s city council, revealed some unpleasant things about Black politics in Springfield.As with so many others I’m sure, the first thing that came to my mind when Williams made his surprise announcement…
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AF-AM News bits – September 2022
By Frederick A. Hurst JAKE OLIVEIRA FOR STATE SENATEState Representative Jake Oliveira’s State Senate campaign has received the endorsement of State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez, Bud Williams, Orlando Ramos, and Mike Finn, as well as Springfield City Councilors Zaida Govan, Tracye Whitfield, Justin Hurst, Victor Davila, Malo Brown and Maria Perez; Springfield School Committee Members Chris…
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Sisters Who Are Legends (Part I)
By Willette H Yarbrough Johnson It’s not every day that one gets to give public commentary about an individual in their life who has blessed them with a healthy, inspired friendship. Today, I get to share a part of my story about my friend, Mrs. Emurriel Holloway. This year, Emurriel was selected by Ms. Lucille…
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Dine Black Returns in August!!
By David Maynard, Chairman of the Association of Black Business & Professionals The annual promotion “Dine Black” returns in August. The promotion is designed to bring exposure to local black owned restaurants and food providers. The promotion works by offering a $100.00 Visa Gift card to the first ten people who visit five participating restaurants…
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Student Support Program Keeps Men’s Soccer Successful on the Field and in the Classroom at STCC
SPRINGFIELD – For Coach William Sweidel, the defining moment of the men’s soccer season at Springfield Technical Community College didn’t come from a single goal, win or playoff result. Instead, it came from a realization. “I think this kind of experience,” Sweidel said, gesturing toward the table where he sat alongside MILE advisor Melvin Tejada…
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