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A Shining Example of Excellence in the African American Community
I had the opportunity to spend a little time with an entrepreneur who has established herself as a light in the community. Zelmon Johnson, commonly known as Zee, is the owner of Olive Tree Books-n-Voices located at 97 Hancock Street in Springfield, MA.
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Dress for Success at the Eastfield Mall
Dress for Success at the Eastfield Mall is having an indoor tag sale. Their entire boutique is on sale, fill a bag for $25.00. Monday, December 6th – Friday December 10th and Monday , December 13th- Friday, December 17th, 10am-7pm. If you would like to come after 2pm for a personal, shopping experience, please call…
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JDL Financial: Educating The Community About The Importance Of Insurance
By Julius D. Lewis After the 2020 COVID-19 experience, many have realized the importance of having a nest egg as early as possible. People are looking to add and update insurance policies more than ever. Stock and investment discussions at the dinner table are becoming typical, even if the discussions are just “your average Joe”…
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ABBP Offers Grants For Springfield Black Businesses Affected By COVID-19
By David Maynard, Chairman of the Association of Black Business and Professionals There is an old saying, “When white folks catch a cold, black folks catch pneumonia.” The saying is about the disparity between the two communities when national calamities occur. This axiom manifests itself in the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on a variety…