The parade was canceled for the first time since 1977 last year, a victim of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Parade officials said at the time that it was possible for the thousands paradegoers to keep the required 6 feet apart for social distancing during the more than two-hour march. This year, with vaccinations against the novel coronavirus well underway, there is potential for the parade go forward, despite nagging issues. However, any decision will depend on state and federal guidelines at the time. We have an energetic and upbeat committee, despite the many unknowns about the virus at this juncture for 2021, said Parade Committee President Peter Marchetti in a statement released Tuesday night. It s better to be ready than to be caught flatfooted.
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The NAACP Berkshire County branch will be hosting its annual Freedom Fund awards event virtually at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, via Zoom.
The yearly event raises funds to provide stipends to students of color in Berkshire County that are planning on attending college or trade school the following year. Last year, 10 students received stipends in the amounts of $500 or $1,000.
This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affecting Black communities and communities of color, the local branch has set a goal of $25,000 with the hope of increased stipends of up to $1,500 per student, benefitting up to 20 Berkshire County students.
During this annual ceremony, the local branch of the NAACP will present three community leaders with awards. Rachel Fletcher will receive the W.E.B. Du Bois Freedom Award, Sandra Burton will receive the Baba Chuck Davis Freedom Award, and Lori Murphy will receive the Margaret Hart Freedom Award.
Police Chief Michael Wynn marches in the procession to Durant Park in June. The chief says he is committed to working with community groups to build a more equitable society. PITTSFIELD, Mass. Pittsfield in 2020 addressed social issues such as police reform, inclusivity, and domestic violence, along with a worldwide pandemic. In June, following weeks of worldwide protests over the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Ky., at the hands of police, Pittsfield began to look at the Police Department’s use of force policy and saw a number of rallies and protests against police violence.