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.

Members of Women in the NAACP held Operation Vote to register voters for the upcoming November 3rd election taking place at Spring of Hope COGIC. L to R- Springfield City Councilor Tracye Whitfield, Angela Thorpe, Spring of Hope COGIC First Lady Cynthia Swan, and Stephanie Johnson.

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.

Art for the Soul Gallery Black History Month art and photography exhibit. Art for the Soul Executive Director Rosemary Tracy Woods (3rd from left) and guests.

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