Dunbar YMCA Family & Community Center honored the late, long-time Springfield youth sports icon, George “Big Will” Williams, with the naming of the gym in his honor for his contributions and mentorship to generations of young men and women at the Dunbar. From L to R: Janice Watson, Tracey Thomas, Alysia Cutting, Andre’a Lee and Lavar Click.

CYSTERS of Springfield held their PCOS Awareness Walk at Riverfront Park in Downtown Springfield.

Hair stylist Lucille Kennedy, owner of Solid Gold Beauty Palace, was herself honored at “Women Who Are Legends” for her many years as a master hair stylist. Mrs. Kennedy is surrounded by hair stylists and program participants during the event.

En Motion Dance Theater’s recital took place recently to a large audience of over 700 people at the MassMutual Center.

At Springfield’s Juneteenth celebration, the Brethren recognized member Chester Gibbs (center) on his 91st birthday.

Donated inspirational sculpture at Baltimore Headquarters

Religious leaders gather on the steps of Bethel AME Church prior to the “Taking Back God’s Territory” anti-violence march to protest violence in the Six Corners area of Springfield.

COGIC Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. (left) congratulates Bishop Talbert Swan II on his ascension as Bishop at his combined inauguration dinner and 50th birthday celebration.

The Dunbar Divas (Dunbar Active Older Adults group) pose with members of the Jazz All Stars after a concert performance at Springfield Technical Community College.

UMass Professor John Bracey, Poet Sonia Sanchez and Professor James Smethurst recently held a book signing for their book, SOS―Calling All Black People: A Black Arts Movement Reader, at New Africa House at the University of Massachusetts.

Springfield Pastor’s Council members join with Reverend Angelo Dawson (7th from left) to celebrate Bethel AME Church’s 165th anniversary.

The Pastor’s Council of Springfield held their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. service. Pictured are local pastors with keynote speaker Dr. Donaldson Jones (center), pastor of the Mount New Home Missionary Baptist Church in Leighton, Alabama.

Magdalena Gómez reads from her new book “Shameless Woman” during her book signing event presented by Art for the Soul Gallery & Artist Square Group Gallery.

The legendary R&B group, “Tavares,” performed at City Stage to rave reviews.