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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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A Faithful Response to Reproductive Choice
By Rev. Catharine A. Cummings As an ordained faith leader, I value the constitutional and human rights of all people. I respect a person’s religious liberty, which allows each individual to practice their own faith tradition freely and lawfully. Just as I value a person’s right to choose their own faith and religious practices, I…
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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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