2007

January 1, 2007 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

POV Thanks Its Advertisers and Readers For A Successful 2006

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide:  Windows XP Tips

Black Sports International:

  Golf Lesson 101: How the PGA Figures Out The "Player Of The Year"

  The Way I See It

  National Basketball Association (NBA) The 2006 Racial/Gender Report Card

Career Tips: "Are Parents Killing Their Kids' Careers?"

Community Focus

  Dr. Kamal Ali's Bridge Project

   Step Up Springfield: Data Is The Key To Student Achievement

Community Perspective:  Jesus Ran A Group Home

Outlook On Education: The Time is Now!

Financial "Cents": Time For New Year's Financial Resolutions

Health Matters:

  Getting To Know Shirley Jackson Whitaker, MD, MPH

  Cancer House Of Hope

Latino Perspective: MA State Senator Jarrett T. Barrios

Letter's To The Publisher:

   Ruth B. Loving

   John G. Gallup

   Gerry Garner

The Publisher's Desk: Our Hartford Connection

Parent & Community Engagement: Gifts From Heaven In 2007

Pen & Ink:  

   Blamed For Battery

   African Absurdity

   Pass On The Past

   Designed To Be Blessed  

Questions For Queen Tiye:  Irresolute About Resolutions

Religious POV: A Rootless Generation

Seniors In Action: Happy New Year!

The Gospel Corner: "Who, What, Where and Why?

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February 1, 2007 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

Where Were You When "The King" Was Killed?

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide:  File Sharing: What Is It? Is It Legal?

Black Sports International:

    Robert Johnson. . .Owner of the NBA Charlotte Bobcats

   The AAU Sullivan Awards - Part I of V: The 1950's

   AT-Ten-Tion Must Be Paid

Career Tips: Job Tips For The Graduates Of The Class Of 2007

Community Focus

   Funds Available For Those Seeking Higher Education

   Arno Maris Gallery Offers Black History Month Exhibit

   First Annual Diva Pageant An Overwhelming Success!

   Step Up Springfield - A Shared Focus-A Common Goal

   "Cool Runnings," An Exhibition Of Elton Braithwaite's Work

   Hip-Hop Theater Makes Its Debut In Western MA With The Play DREAMSCAPE 

Community Perspective: Barack Obama Should Run For President 

Outlook On Education: Making Hope A Habit

Financial "Cents": Steps To Take When A Loved One Dies

Health Matters: Recognize The Signs Of A Stroke

Latino Perspective: Dominican Republican To Celebrate

Letter's To The Publisher:

   Mildred Dunbar

   Marc Gomes

   Gloria Peeler

   Paul F. Bailey, Executive Director, Springfield Partners For Community Action

The Publisher's Desk: Where Were You When "The King" Was Killed?

Parent & Community Engagement: Parents-Choose Your Partner!

Pen & Ink:  

   The Legacy Continues

   Woman Walking In New York

Questions For Queen Tiye: 

Religious POV:  The Church Is Salt and Light

Seniors In Action: Remembering Some Of The Strong Shoulders. . .

The Gospel Corner:

   The State Of Our Gospel Music Industry

   Stellar Awards - Uplifts Gospel Grandeur

   Stellar Awards - Winners List

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March 1, 2007 Point of View Archive

Cover Story: In Celebration Of Women's History Month. . .

  Ida Flynn, We Must Insist!

  We Give You Ida R. Flynn

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide:  Windows Vista-Revisited

Black Sports International:

  The AAU Sullivan Award Part II of V: The 1960s

  Skiing With The Chicago Ski Twisters

  Gold Ball Review

Community Perspective: HIV and AIDS: The "Silent" Killer in Our Community

Outlook On Education: Taking A Break Can Keep You In The Race

Features:  Meet Springfield College's New Assistant Dean

                   Our Old Friend Is The Prime Minister of Bermuda

Financial "Cents": How Can Women Build Confidence In Their Ability To Retire Comfortably?

Letter's To The Publisher:

    James Harden

   Diane L. Haneet

Publisher's Note

The Publisher's Desk: Ida Flynn, We Must Insist!

Parent & Community Engagement:  Stop! . . In The Name Of Love

Pen & Ink:  The Woman I've Come To Be

                           In Praise of Nana Mapp Gray

Questions For Queen Tiye:  Mentally Worried Mom

Religious POV:  For Granted or Gratitude

Seniors In Action: . . . We Give You Ida R. Flynn

The Gospel Corner:  Gospel Music Success Stories                                                                                                                                                                                              Back To Top

April 1, 2007 Point of View Archive

Cover Story: He's A Good Man To Know, That Doc Hurley!

A Caribbean Point of View:

   Eunice Medwinter's Dream Come True: Jamaicans and Friends of Jamaica Come Together

    Soca Makes A Come-Back At UMASS

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide: My Space - A Parent's Guide 

Black Sports International:

  The AAU Sullivan Award Part IV of V:  The 1990s

  Tiger Woods 2006 Performance In Review

  Edward Stanley Temple Three-Time USA Olympic Women's Track & Field Coach

Book Review: A Home By The Sea

Community Focus

  Adaptable Programming At Dunbar Community Center, Inc.

Community Perspective:  Apology Accepted

Outlook On Education: Becoming The Author of Your Own Life Story

Financial "Cents": Life Insurance In The Black Community

Health Matters: Alzheimer's Disease: What Is It?

Latino Perspective: American Cancer Society Honors International Women's Day

Letter's To The Publisher:

   Lucille D. Gibbs

   Hazel Edmonds Brandrum

   Millie Dunbar (Special Edition)

   Carmenceita Jones

   Millie Dunbar (March Edition)

   Marjorie J. Hurst

   Justin Hurst

The Publisher's Desk: Black History Month Special Edition: Job Well Done!

Parent & Community Engagement:  Supporting Good Attendance

Pen & Ink:  Growing Up In Trinidad West Indies

                           Licks of Love

Questions For Queen Tiye:  Anti-Cell Phone Mom

Religious POV: "It Dawned On Me. . ."

Seniors In Action: Looking Back and Forward

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May 1, 2007 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

    My Mother's Day Pledge

    What Could Possibly Be In A Pair Of Shoes?

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide:  

Black Sports International:

   The AAU Sullivan Award, Part V of V: The 2000s

   Mega-Fight Spectacular, Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

Career Tips: Employment Application: To Lie or Not To Lie

Community Focus

   Bringing Black Inventors To You

   Falcetti Music Helps To Makes A Dream Come True For Local Youngster

   D. Woods and Shanell Come Back To The "Hood"

Community Perspective:  Only Imus?

Outlook On Education: I Wouldn't Take "Nothing" For My Journey!

Financial "Cents": Smart Financial Moves Can Pay Off After Layoffs

Health Matters: Healthy Soul Food Recipes magazine Cookbook

Letter's To The Publisher: Juanita and Gordon O'Neal   

Publisher's Note

The Publisher's Desk:  Family Is Fair Game!

Parent & Community Engagement: Parent Advocates Step Up - In English and Spanish

Pen & Ink:  

    Mother's Dog Buddy. . .

    Sound Off

Questions For Queen Tiye:  Tactfully Annoyed

Religious POV: A Tribute To A Mother Who Seeks The Lord

Seniors In Action: May Is Older Americans' Month

The Gospel Corner:

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June 1, 2007 Point of View Archive

Cover Story: FATHER'S DAY HEROES!

  His Timing Was Impeccable!

  He Is A Role Model For The Ages

  His Business Beats His Golf

A Caribbean Point of View:

  My African Experience

  News From The Caribbean

AFAM Newsbits

Across The Digital Divide:  

Black Sports International:

  Bill Russell "Greatest Champion In The History of The NBA"

  Eddie Johnson "Just Another Kid From The Projects"

  Marcus LeVesseur "Making Collegiate Wrestling History NCAA Division III Wrestling

Career Tips: Do You Suffer From "CMDS"?

Community Focus:

  1ST ANNUAL HOOP CITY JAZZ & ART FESTIVAL

 JAMES JACKSON:  A TRUE INSPIRATION!

  IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SHOES – PART II

 STCC OFFERS FREE MCAS CLASSES

 FREE COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING OFFERED AT CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE

 STCC OFFERS TWO FREE COLLEGE COURSES FOR SELECTED SPRINGFIELD RESIDENTS

 GIRLS SCOUTS TO BECOME NURSES FOR A DAY

 MERRILL LYNCH OFFICE GIVES BACK TO THE PIONEER VALLEY WITH       CANCER HOUSE OF HOPE SPONSORSHIP

Community Perspective:  Our Youth Need Summer Employment

Outlook On Education: Learning How To Do What We Know Must Be Done

Financial "Cents": When Do You Need A Trust?

Health Matters: Caring Health Center Offers New Service: Hepatitis C Clinic

Latino Perspective:

Letter's To The Publisher:

   Robert Joseph Underwood

Publisher's Note

The Publisher's Desk: It Just Feels So Good!

Parent & Community Engagement: REFLECTION: What A Difference A Year Makes!

Pen & Ink:  

    The Fishing Trip

    Daddy's Girl

Questions For Queen Tiye:  Nowhere To Go

Religious POV: The Power of Words

Seniors In Action: Mr. E. Henry Twiggs: A Man For All Seasons

The Gospel Corner: Celebrating 25+ Years In The Gospel Community

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July 1, 2007 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

  It Doesn't Matter Who He Works for, Everybody is Benefiting!

  Ron Bell: Deval Patrick's Outside Man!

A Caribbean Point of View:

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide:  Social Engineering - How Did My PC Get Infected?

Black Sports International:

  Roberto Clemente Humanitarian and Ball Player

  Liu Xiang, China's Olympic Gold Medalist Hurdler

  Asafa Powell The World's Fastest Man

Career Tips: Ten Cammandments Of Career Development

Community Focus:

  The Power of One - Calling All Mentors

  Community Unity Youth Initiative To Take On Summer Flavor

  New Leadership Charter School Student Named Big Y Student Athlete Of The Month

Community Perspective: 

Outlook On Education: We Are Looking For Qualified, Certified Teachers

Financial "Cents": Are You Prepared To Help Aging Parents?

Health Matters:

  Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

  Springfield Area Agency, Local Teens To Take On Big Tobacco

Latino Perspective: Recent Latino Happenings

Letter's To The Publisher:

   Sheila Marshall

Publisher's Note

The Publisher's Desk: Finding Mr. Right: Stigmatizing Romance is Not The Way To Go!

Parent & Community Engagement: Parent Facilitators End-Of-Year Celebration

Pen & Ink:  

  Summer Job Interview At Woolworth's

  Young Black Girl

Questions For Queen Tiye:  Financial Friend

Religious POV: Was Martha Also Right?

Seniors In Action: Jimmie L. Wilson, Jr. - Entertainer Extraordinaire!

The Gospel Corner:

Your View:

  Finding Mr. Right

  Just A Thought To Think About

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August 1, 2007 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

  What Greater Honor Could This Man Of Such Substance Pay To His Late Brother?

  What A Colorful Range of Responses To "Finding Mr. Right"

  Body Snatchers!  Kid Cops?  -  DSS is Much More To These Young People

A Caribbean Point of View:

   Barrington Irving - Pride of Jamaica

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide:  

Black Sports International:

  Antoine Bethea

  Baseball and the Harlem Globetrotters

Career Tips:

Community Focus:

  Falling Behind Just Standing Still

  Neighbor to Neighbor - Organizing for Working Families and Grassroots Democracy

Community Perspective: 

Outlook On Education: Managed Change

Financial "Cents": Want To Transfer Your 403(b)?  Better Act Soon

Health Matters:  Stem Cell Therapy - The Natural Option

Latino Perspective:  Latinos Play Ball

Letter's To The Publisher:

  Sheila Marshall

  Alethia Daughtry

  Millie Dunbar

  Paul F. Bailey

  Ms. Barbara Cooper (He's Black and Not Afraid To Act Black)

  Ms. Barbara Cooper ("Finding Mr. Right")

  Unsigned

  Name Withheld By Request

  Ms. Barbara Cooper (D.Nile Rivers)

Publisher's Note

The Publisher's Desk: Musing On Racism: Bud Williams For Mayor

Parent & Community Engagement: God Bless The Child

Pen & Ink:  

  Sundays With Grandma and Grandpa

  Mentor 

Questions For Queen Tiye:  Indecisive

Religious POV: Remember Lots Wife

Seniors In Action: Remembering The Million Women's March

The Gospel Music Corner:

Your View:

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September 1, 2007 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

  Peter Hurst: A Man On A Money Mi$$ion!

  Remembering Max Roach, 1924-2007

  Back To School

      First Day of School: A Simple Message To Our Students

      Cambridge College: Is Education, Like Youth, Wasted On The Young?

      What's New At STCC

      AIC: From Springfield's Best Kept Secret To Springfield's Best Neighbor

      Springfield College: Set Yourself Up For Academic Success

      WNEC: Education Key To Improving Personal Economic Future

      HCC: Gardy Guiteau Is On A Mission: Help Men of Color Reach Their Educational and Professional Goals

A Caribbean Point of View:

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide:  

Black Sports International:

  The Greatest Baseball Player Of All Time

  Cara Heads - Sister To Sister Bond Elevates Her To Glory as World Class Weightlifter

  Sheila Johnson - Co-Owner of NBA, WNBA, and NHL Teams, Philanthropist and Role Model

Career Tips: Remember To Think Good Thoughts!

Community Focus:

  Denise R. Jordan To Receive Ubora Award

  Community Music School of Springfield: "In Tune With The Community"

  Domestic Violence: What Are We, As A Community, Going To Do About It?

  A Community Entrepreneur Story

Community Perspective: 

Outlook On Education: Savoring The Excitement Of The First Day Of School

Features:

  1966 Texas Western Basketball

  Doc Hurley's Convention Center Birthday Bash!

Financial "Cents": Retirees Need Regular - And The Potential For Rising - Income

Health Matters: Good Mouth and Tooth Care Contribute To Good Health

Latino Perspective:

Letter's To The Publisher:

  Barbara Cooper

  Frankie Sherman

  James E. Willingham, Sr.

  Barbara Cooper (Musings On Racism)

Publisher's Note

The Publisher's Desk: It's Not Handout.  It's Good For Business

Parent & Community Engagement: Ready, Set, Go...But To Where?

Pen & Ink:  

  September 11, 2001

  Who Me?

  Blamed For Battery

Questions For Queen Tiye:  Vested Parent

Religious POV: God's Plan and Promises

Seniors In Action: Information For Senior Veterans

The Gospel Music Corner: Gospel Music Finds A Home In Broward County, Florida

Your View:

  Letter To "Our" Parents

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October 1, 2007 Point of View Archive 

Cover Story:

  POV and Sponsors Host Student Luncheon For Members of The 1966 Texas Western Inductees

    And That's As It Should Be Until Justice Is Evenly and Fairly Applied

    CORRECTIONS (September 1, 2007)

A Caribbean Point of View:

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide:  Hey! Where Is My Laptop?

Black Sports International:

  Bill Collins: The World Master Track and Field

  Mexico's Lorena Ochoa The World's #1 Female Golfer

  Artifacts from Bonds' 755, 756 Home Runs Go On Display In Cooperstown

Career Tips:

Community Focus:

  Aptitude and Attitude - You Hold The Keys

Community Perspective:  The War On Black Youth

Outlook On Education: Hopes and Dreams Must Live On

Financial "Cents": Don't Let Wall Street's "Mood Swings" Upset Your Investment Strategy

Health Matters: Keeping Our Community Healthy

Latino Perspective: Nuestras Raíces Keeps Pride In Agriculture and Heritage

Letter's To The Publisher:

  Barbara Cooper (Latoya Bosworth's article)

  Jeanie Connor, Community Music School of Springfield

  Barbara Cooper (POV, September 2007)

Publisher's Note

The Publisher's Desk:

Parent & Community Engagement: Time For A Check-Up:  Will You Pass Your Exam?

Pen & Ink:  

  Juanita Torrence-Thompson, A Most Impresive Lady

  Autumn Sestina

  Eventually

Questions For Queen Tiye:  Hopeless Husband

Religious POV: Think About It

Seniors In Action: University Without Walls

The Gospel Corner:

Special:

  A Ten Year Journey of Pastor and People

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November 1, 2007 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

  "Thou Shalt Not Kill"

  Meet Theresa Hopkins-Staten

  Blending In

A Caribbean Point of View:

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide:  

Black Sports International:

  Marlin Briscoe: The 1st Starting Black Quarterback of the Modern NFL Era Talks With BSTM

  Cheryl Ford: "Making Her Own Way"

  Edwin Moses: Olympian: The Bionic Man

Career Tips: Enjoy Your Summer. . .All Year Long!

Community Focus:

  Have A Great Chicken Day

  And They Lived Happily Ever After. . .

  Celtics To Honor Springfield Heroes

Community Information:

  The Movement

  Mayoral Appointess To the Community Complaint Review Board For Springfield Police Dept.

Community Perspective: 

  The Church and Domestic Violence: Lessons From The Bynum-Weeks Incident

Outlook On Education:   Increased Achievement - A Reason To Celebrate

Financial "Cents":   Don't Get Dragged Down By Investment "Anchors"

Health Matters:

  Cancer House of Hope To Offer Off-Site Spanish Support Group

  Sickle Cell Disease Awareness

Latino Perspective:

Letter's To The Publisher:

   Juanita Torrence Thompson

Publisher's Note

The Publisher's Desk:   Casinos In Massachusetts?  Not So Fast!

Parent & Community Engagement: What's Going On?

Pen & Ink:  

  The African Cinderella

  Unconditionally

Questions For Queen Tiye:  Af-Rican Applicant

Religious POV:   Lose Your Religion

Seniors In Action:   Some "Must Do's"

The Gospel Corner:  Hall of Fame Inducts A Great Man Of God

Your View:

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December 1, 2007 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

   His Life Is A Work Of Art

  The Forgotten Spirit (A Christmas Tale)

A Caribbean Point of View:

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide:  MySpace -- A Parent's Guide

Black Sports International:

  ELGIN BAYLOR, One Of The 1st To Fly Through The Air

  HAILE GEBRSELASSIE, Ethiopian Breaks Marathon Record

  FSU Golfers Win National Black College Hall Of Fame Tournament

Career Tips:

Community Focus:

  Step Up Springfield - With A Heartfelt Thank You

  Springfield Students Treated To Alvin Ailey II Dance Performance

Community Information:

  Olive Tree Books-N-Voices Re-Opens

Community Perspective: 

Outlook On Education: Decision Making Predicated On Priorities vs. Options

Financial "Cents": Will The "Subprime" Loan Crunch Affect You?

Health Matters: 1,035,234 Pounds and Counting. . .

Latino Perspective: Cremation -- Still Not Popular With Latinos In The Region

Letter's To The Publisher:

  Aunt Eunice

  Barbara Ann Gowan

Music Essential: Music - Essential

My View:  

  AF-AMPoliticalNEWS bits

  Casino Corner

Publisher's Note

Parent & Community Engagement:  It's Almost 2008, But It's Not Too Late!

Pen & Ink:  

  Made-American

  Teenager In London's West End

Questions For Queen Tiye: 

Religious POV: The Lord Is On Your Side!

Seniors In Action: Musings

The Gospel Corner:

Your View:

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