“The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Frat with the Sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta sororities, Jack & Jill of America, Habitat for Humanity, Youth of Mt Zion Baptist and Americorps for joining with MLK Jr Family Services, Inc. coming together to provide 125 Turkeys with the trimmings to families in need for this Thanksgiving. Theta Iota Lambda Chapter of A Phi A has been keeping this tradition of providing this community service for over 40 years.” (Ed Cohen Photo)
The Emmett Till Award Presentation
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2018 Stone Soul Festival
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The Just Us band performed at the 2018 Stone Soul Festival.
STCC STEM
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STCC STEM Academy students, faculty and staff posed for a photo on the green at the college during their summer program.
YouthWorks summer orientation
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New England Farm Workers Council, along with New North Citizens Council and the Regional Employment Board, recently held their YouthWorks summer orientation for youth hired
for summer jobs.
RiseUp
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RiseUp Springfield Class of 2018 Graduation took place recently at UMass Springfield.
WTCC Gospel Music
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Longtime WTCC Gospel Music program producer Denise Stewart with station members at a recent fundraiser in her honor.
105th Annual Dinner
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The Urban League of Springfield at its 105th annual dinner
recognized 16 Black Women of Excellence. Noted Hollywood
costume designer and Springfield native Ruth E. Carter was one of the women recognized and also served as the keynote speaker.
Parents Village Workshop
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Springfield School Committee member LaTonia Monroe Naylor holds a Parents Village workshop at the Forest Park Library.
Solid Rock Community Baptist Church Celebrates 25th Anniversary
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Standing L to R: Minister Anne A. Dixson, Monica Shaird, Assistant Pastor Harold P. Dixson.
Seated L to R: Bishop Curtis L. Shaird, First Lady Carol A. Shaird, First Lady Cynthia Hunter and Bishop David F. Hunter.
Magical Mystery Gala
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UMass Fine Arts Center Director Dr. Willie Hill and his wife Beverly and friends, Madelyn Bonnot and Curt Griffin, at the Magical Mystery Gala: The Annual UMass Fine Arts Center Gala, Auction & Preview at the UMass Campus Center.
Springfield City Council & School Committee Swearing-Ins
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Distinguished Legacy and Lifetime Achievement Award
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The Pastors’ Council of Greater Springfield current President Rev. Angelo Dawson and incoming President Rev. JP Morgan Jr. present the Distinguished Legacy and Lifetime Achievement Award to Bishop Talbert Swan I at his 90th birthday celebration.
CELEBRATING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
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Springfield public school students, charter school students, city and state officials gather on city hall steps in honor of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. flag raising ceremony.
Revitalize CDC Celebrates its 25th anniversary
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Representatives of the Boston Red Sox Attend the Springfield National Association for Black Veterans, Inc. (NABVETS) Holiday Reception
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Boston Red Sox representatives at the NABVETS event L-R: Tyler Petropulos, Mick Blume and Lidia Zayas
Proclamation issued to Katherine Thomas
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Springfield City Councilor E. Henry Twiggs (right) issued a proclamation to Katherine Thomas for her extraordinary community service. Ms. Thomas’ daughter was murdered by a serial killer 20 years ago. L-R: Rev. Dr. WC Watson, Pastor Canaan Baptist Church of Christ, Katherine Thomas and Councilor Twiggs.
