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“Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna” by Alda P. Dobbs
c.2021, Sourcebooks / $17.99 / higher in Canada / 288 pages Some people call them “chores.” In a way, though, they’re responsibilities, which sounds better, doesn’t it? You’re responsible for taking out the trash, doing the dishes, keeping your room clean, helping around home, and that’s important stuff. Although – as in the new book,…
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The Peace of Art
By Tiffany Allecia M.Ed. Most of us spend significant time contemplating the idea of a fulfilled life. Our aspiration to ensure that our life is meaningful can seem unending, but that hasn’t been the case for the world-renowned master sculptor and educator Elton Braithwaite. Currently, in a world where there seems to be more questions…
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“Dark Was the Night: Blind Willie Johnson’s Journey to the Stars”
By Gary Golio, Illustrated by E.B. Lewis c.2020, Nancy Paulsen Books / $17.99 / $23.99 Canada / 32 pages It’s almost time for lights out. Just before that, though, you have a ritual: you wash your face, brush your teeth, put on your jammies, crawl into bed, and get a bedtime story. Then it’s…
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The Springfield Shoot Out
UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH 11 AM @ SOUTHEND COMMUNITY CENTER 99 MARBLE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01105 The Springfield Shootout is a Covid conscious basketball competition between our youth and law enforcement, with cash prizes. Event Participants to consist of 40 kids ages 13-18 and 40 Law Enforcement Officers. Our vision for this…
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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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