Young women from the Springfield area competed in the 2016 Bi-Annual Gifted Diva Showcase founded by Brenda’s Child. From L to R: Victoria Navarro, Qwinasia Arnold, Janayha Click, Cyrah James, Jordan Bethuiame, Hannah Woodard, Luz Acevedo, and Tori Hector.

Members of the Springfield Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses at their annual gala celebration held at Chez Josef in Agawam.

Jerald “Jay” Griffin, Bishop Bryant Robinson, Jr., Ruth E. Carter and Dr. Andrew Griffin were honored for their life time achievements at the 2016 Stone Soul African American Hall of Fame Awards on September 1, 2016.

The Third Annual Mason Square Initiative Community Family Day held at Hennessey Park. L to R: Veronise McCoy, Rosa Brown, Denise Jordan, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, District Attorney Anthony Gulluni, Adrienne Osborn, and Bishop P.J. Bailey.

The 50’s Club─Couples who have been married for 50 years or more: Top Row from L to R: Curtis and Carol Shaird, Frances Rosemond, Earl and Bennette Willridge, Buford and Emurriel Holloway and Monica Berry. Bottom Row from L to R: Raymond and Donna Jordan, Thomas and Maxine (above) Brown, Gordon and Juanita O’Neal, and Marjorie and Rick Hurst.

Rev. Angelo S. Dawson, pastor of Bethel AME Church, with other religious leaders and police officials, held an anti-violence march through the church’s neighborhood to protest violence in the community.

Cancer survivors at the start of the Springfield American Cancer Society Relay for Life at the Springfield Central High School track.

Western Mass Chapter of Girl Friends at their annual Scholarship Luncheon along with the Scholarship committee members and Scholarship recipients.

Revitalize CDC staff, sponsors, city officials, and Green-N-Fit participants held a press conference with the Mayes family at their Lebanon St. home as part of their 4th Annual Green-N-Fit Neighborhood Rebuild 2016.

Springfield Technical Community College President Ira H. Rubenzahl with STCC Diversity Council Speaker Maria Hinojosa and POV Editor Marjorie J. Hurst and Publisher Frederick A. Hurst.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno read “A Home Run For Bunny to Mrs. Adona’s 3rd grade class at Pottenger School on Tony King’s birthday. L to R: Principal Valerie L. Williams; Sarno; Tony King, portrayed in the book; Richard Andersen, author of the book; and Springfield Superintendent of Schools Daniel J. Warwick.

Springfield City Councilor Justin Hurst is sworn in for a 2nd term.

Aleana Laster brought her anti-bullying message to the Springfield Parade of the Big Balloons.