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Dog Whistle Politics and the Myth of Critical Race Theory in the Schools
By Dr. Bridgette Baldwin The idea of a “dog whistle” functions by using terms that hold a double meaning. To one group the term may mean one thing, but to another, it suggests something completely different. Most powerfully, dog whistle terms have the power to express negative racial undertones while claiming that the message is…
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AF-AM News bits – October 2021
EDITORS CAN BE FUNNY Writing is a flawed art. And if you take your mistakes personally, you’ll become creatively paralyzed which is why I so much appreciated a piece in a recent Barbara Bernard article in The Republican that my wife and editor brought to my attention at a timely moment. Bernard wrote: “There is…
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Beta Sigma Boulé Foundation Awards $12,000 in Scholarships
By Vince Jackson On August 5, 2021, Beta Sigma Boulé Foundation hosted a special Reception and Scholarship Awards Ceremony at the UMass Center at Springfield to celebrate the academic excellence of three young men. The ceremony was an intimate setting of Beta Sigma Boulé Archons and their families, the scholars and their families, and several…
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African-American Leadership Awards Celebrate THIRTY YEARS of Excellence and Promise
Winners of the 2021 Ubora and Ahadi Youth awards for African Americans with exemplary leadership in Springfield: Robert “Cee” Jackson and Tigist Dawit Terefe. Ubora Award and Ahadi Youth Award Ceremony Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration Saturday, September 18, 6-8 pm Wood Museum of Springfield History $15/adult and $10/child under 12, refreshments provided by Baystate Health SPRINGFIELD…
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SPRINGFIELD CITY LIBRARY SETS REOPENING DATES ALL 9 SPRINGFIELD LIBRARY LOCATIONS TO RESUME REGULAR SCHEDULE
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.- September 2, 2021 – The Springfield City Library announced today that beginning Tuesday, September 7th 2021, the Central Library, located at 220 State Street, will open its doors to the community after 17 long months. Branch libraries will also resume operating full schedules on that date. Below are the hours of operation: Springfield…
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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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