The Center for Human Development held its10th Annual Through Her Eyes Conference, “Girls Can,” featuring M.C. Lyte, Springfield spoken word poets and workshops focusing on helping today’s girls grow into tomorrow’s strong women. From L to R: Crystal Senter Brown, lyricist, hip-hop pioneer, entrepreneur and conference keynote speaker M.C. Lyte, Latoya Bosworth and Lynnette Johnson.

Springfield Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Freedom Credit Union President & CEO Barry F. Crosby celebrate the opening of Freedom Credit Union’s newest branch at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy

2014 Ubora Award recipient Jerald “Jay” Griffin (seated center) with previous award recipients, standing from left: Dr. Albert Garner (2011), Chester Gibbs (1999), Jesse Lanier (2004); seated from left: Bettye Webb (1996), Geraldine Garner (2011), Griffin (2014), Barbara Lanier (2004), and Denise Jordan (2007).