Black History Month is more than a reflection—it’s a call to honor the legacies that shaped us and the artists who continue to push boundaries. The Black Arts Movement was never just about creativity; it was a declaration, a bold act of defiance against erasure. It demanded space where none existed, turning brushes, words, and…
February is a month of love, and for me, it’s also a time to reflect on my journey to heart health. In 2021, at 36, I suffered two heart attacks six weeks apart, leaving my heart functioning at 40% capacity. It was a terrifying and life-changing experience. As a mother of six, I couldn’t imagine…
Springfield has been fortunate this year in piloting new projects for residents. Grants have come into the City from the Block Grants, from the Clean Energy Center, as well as more from Mass Save. It’s incumbent on Springfielders to use these programs well, with hopes that they will prove successful and soon be available to…
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Community College Foundation began accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The application deadline is Friday, March 14, 2025. Last year, the HCC Foundation awarded 388 scholarships worth about $350,000 to 323 incoming, current, and transferring HCC students. Some students received multiple scholarship awards. The average…
Black History Month is more than a reflection—it’s a call to honor the legacies that shaped us and the artists who continue to push boundaries. The Black Arts Movement was never just about creativity; it was a declaration, a bold act of defiance against erasure. It demanded space where none existed, turning brushes, words, and…
February is a month of love, and for me, it’s also a time to reflect on my journey to heart health. In 2021, at 36, I suffered two heart attacks six weeks apart, leaving my heart functioning at 40% capacity. It was a terrifying and life-changing experience. As a mother of six, I couldn’t imagine…
Springfield has been fortunate this year in piloting new projects for residents. Grants have come into the City from the Block Grants, from the Clean Energy Center, as well as more from Mass Save. It’s incumbent on Springfielders to use these programs well, with hopes that they will prove successful and soon be available to…