The Gifted Diva Showcase took place recently at STCC. L to R: Makaila Ortiz, 2016 winner Victoria Hector, Ashley Rivera, Ruth Domena Gonzalez, showcase director Dr. Latoya Bosworth and Miss Sweetheart 2018 Destinie Sanabria. Top left: 2018 Miss Gifted Diva Chantel Chaney and top right: Madeline Maldonado. (Ed Cohen Photo)

The Just Us band performed at the 2018 Stone Soul Festival.

STCC STEM Academy students, faculty and staff posed for a photo on the green at the college during their summer program.

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 Springfield Class of 2018 Graduation took place recently at UMass Springfield.

Longtime WTCC Gospel Music program producer Denise Stewart with station members at a recent fundraiser in her honor.

At Art for the Soul Gallery’s 7th Generation closing ceremony, the group ‘Urban Drummers’ performed

Springfield School Committee member LaTonia Monroe Naylor holds a Parents Village workshop at the Forest Park Library.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Boston Red Sox representatives at the NABVETS event L-R: Tyler Petropulos, Mick Blume and Lidia Zayas

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.