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Cpl. Silas Sappington fought in the 55th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, an all-Black Civil War regiment. Now his grave marker in Springfield is being restored.
Bob Gray steps down from Citizens Club, but the work continues
City council honored Denny Whayne's "exemplary service" to the city's government and his "strong advocacy for justice and civil rights."
'Being on City Council was one of the best experiences of my entire life. My mindset on council was to try to move the city of Springfield forward,' Wayne said.
"We're gonna keep on walking, keep on talking ... we're gonna march into the freedom land," a local choir sang in support of Martin Luther King Day.