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SPRINGFIELD – Members of the Massachusetts Senior Action would like a “do-over,” when it comes to the appointment of the new Board of Police Commissioners.

A former enforcer for the New Bedford chapter of the Latin Kings gang was sentenced Tuesday on racketeering charges.

Former New Bedford Latin King pleads guilty to racketeering charges, sentenced to three years in prison.

The Asian Indian Women’s Organization was presented the Humanitarian of the Year award by the Greater Springfield Interfaith Association.

The event was widely praised for its peacefulness and effectiveness. Black Lives Matter got its national start in 2013 after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Black teen Trayvon Martin a year and a half earlier. The movement got traction for its street demonstrations following the 2014 deaths of of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner in New York City. Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder is hoping to have Jackson Street from Capitol Avenue to the Lincoln Ho...

1:05 KLCCs Tiffany Eckert reports why and how Lane County is targeting strategies to get members of the BIPOC population vaccinated against COVID-19. Latinx and Black people are dying from COVID-19 at 3.5 times the rate of white people, according to the Oregon Health Authority. Credit Unsplash with Tamas Tuzes-Katai Ola Adeniji is the BIPOC Communications Liaison with Lane County Public Health. She said for people of color-- time, trust and technology have been contributing factors to mistrust ...

59:00 From the City Club of Eugene: Just in time for Black History Month, PeaceHealth and the Eugene Marathon are collaborating on a new initiative that highlights the contributions, milestones and achievements of local Black residents, as well as the injustices they have faced. Through a free, downloadable app, Strides for Social Justice guides participants on routes to various landmarks, creating a journey that provides a view into local Black history and the powerful influence of Black resid...

364 views IEEE Springfield New Officers Notice & Openning for Section Treasurer Our executive officers for the next two years will be: Chair: Dan Schwarting Vice Chair: Richard Brooks Treasurer: To be Filled Secretary: Jody Truswell (continuing) Please note that the Treasurer position is still open. If you are interested in joining the IEEE Springfield Executive Committee as Treasurer, please let us know. Best Regards, Mariah Winkler, IEEE Springfield Nominating Committee Chair Source: conten...