Pahmusa Museum held an International Underground Railroad Month Event. Cynthia St. Juste portrayed Sanite Belair in an outdoor theatrical and dance event. She was accompanied by drummers L to R: Lamont Scott, Hosea Shabazz and Tarrence Proctor.

Darryl and Katrina King recently celebrated their wedding at the Elks outdoor pavilion in Springfield.

Members of M.O.R.E. (Mothers Overlooked Reach Out Empowerment) comfort Michelle Lorraine Thomas who had just spoken at the M.O.R.E. rally about the loss of her son, Carl Sepheus Jr., who was a victim of gun violence.

Black Lives Matter Protest in Amherst

State Street from Roosevelt to Pearl Street Central High School Parking Lot Front of Main Police Department. Photo credit: Visionmergeproductions

The Black Homecoming Parade took place at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Dr. Shirley Jackson Whitaker led the panel discussion before and after the two screenings of the film “Ashes to Ashes” which played at the Amherst Cinema in February. Photo at right: L to R: Mary Custard, Dr. Shirley Jackson-Whitaker, Tarn Martin, LaVonette Luciano, Xiomara Hernandez, Nadine Mazard and Desiree Josias.

The Black American Heritage Flag raising was held at Springfield City Hall, kicking off the celebration of Black History Month in the city of Springfield.

The Peter Brace Brigade participated in the Springfield Parade of the Big Balloons the Friday after Thanksgiving