Congratulations to 2008 Miss Massachusetts Talented Teen Winner Jessica Gordon (right) and 1st Runner Up Erisha Roach (left). Both young ladies are from Springfield and danced their way to victory in the state competition. Jessica went on to compete in the Internationals in July. (photo by Leonard Underwood)
The Black Leadership Alliance honored community members at its Inaugural Event, “Honoring the Door Openers.” The honorees are front row left: Howard “Howie” Edmonds, Dorothy Pryor, Lucille Gibbs and Art Jones. Richard Griffin (back row center) represented his aunt, Rebecca Johnson, who was honored posthumously. Raymond Jordan, back row left, and Ronald Copes, back row right, represented the Alliance.
Members of Teatro Vido Community Theater after their recent performance at the Museum of Fine Arts in Springfield.
Scholarship committee members with scholarship recipients at the AKA Sorority Hats Off Celebration. 1st row from left: Book award recipients Brianna Johnson and Chelsea Stafford, scholarship member Sicily Gilliam, Book award recipient Crystal Victory, Terri Burr, President, Community Enrichment Incorporated and Jennifer Muldrow, Chairman Scholarship Committee. 2nd row from left: Scholarship member Rhonda Brace, La Wanza Lett-Brewington, President, Xi Xi Omega Chapter and Book award recipients Cameron Cox and Michael Carter.
Members of the Brethren during their Juneteenth celebration at the Springfield Quadrangle.
Glenroy B. Buchanan, president and founder of the Pioneer Valley Growers Co-op (left) and Sianna Plavin (right) sell their produce at the Mason Square Farmers Market.
Youth members of Gardening the Community-Youth Agriculture in the City sell their produce at the Mason Square Farmers Market. From left: Mabeline Velez, Willie David Denizac, Luishka Carcorze, Jefferson Ibekilo, Qamaria Wadud and Greg Dillard.
The Hardy-Rush family celebrates its 13th family reunion. The reunion is held every two years throughout the United States. It originated in Birmingham, AL and family members came to Springfield this year from as far away as California and Washington State.
The YWCA of Western Massachusetts celebrated its 140th anniversary with a memorable performance by Sweet Honey in the Rock who are joined by Lenneth Dyson (center) and Vivian Robinson (far right), mother of one of the cast members
Hoop City Jazz Festival promoter John Osborn (right) awards musician Billie Arnold (left) the Brother Rick Award and family members, sister Alice Scott (left) and daughter Lenise Williams (right), of the late Shelton (“Fatman”) Laster accept the Ambassador Award on his behalf.
Family and friends of William E. (Bill) Blatch celebrated his retirement at the Best Western Sovereign Hotel. From left: good friend Carmen Alexander, mother Mrs. Joan P. Blatch, Bill, and sister Karen N. Bynes.
