As we gather, it is important that we not only listen to what is being shared, but to do so as a means of determining what steps should be taken to continue the work of Dr. King and those who fought and struggled alongside him to ensure that the fundamental issues of freedom, respect, dignity, and economic & social equality of all human beings are effectively addressed.   By Darryl Moss Each... 

A reminder to join us on Wednesday, December 7th at 11.15 a.m. for STCC’s 7th Annual Rosa Parks Day Celebration. The event will be held in the space adjacent to the Amy H. Carberry Art Gallery (B28/First Floor). Our guest speaker this year is former U.S. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney. Ms. McKinney served as a member of the House of Representatives for six terms, the first African-American woman... 

Leadership Pioneer Valley is addressing the critical need to build a diverse network of leaders who aspire to work together across traditional barriers to strengthen the region. Forty-four emerging and established leaders are eager to make a difference in the Pioneer Valley The culturally diverse class of 44 men and women from non-profit, private, educational and public organizations throughout Hampden,... 

By Amanda Cohen The National Geographic show “Border Wars” depicts the daily activities of border patrol agents stationed along the U.S./Mexico border. Border Wars focuses on The Río Grande River, Tucson and Nogales, Arizona.  The realism of the show is immediately evident by the footage of searches conducted by U.S. border agents upon cars and people crossing into both the U.S. and Mexico.  Although... 

The show transports audiences from Springfield, Massachusetts, to a U.S. Army base, to Nepali family and their struggle for recognition, to a refugee camp in Tanzania, and to the ensemble’s worlds and dreams for the future. ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE PROJECT The Performance Project began September of 2000 as a theater and movement workshop at the Hampshire Jail and House of Corrections in Northampton,... 

On Thursday July 14, advocates from around the state met with ICE Director John Morton and DHS’s Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Margo Schlanger to discuss Secure Communities. The meeting was part of a national tour by ICE to promote the program and tout the changes announced on June 17. At the meeting, advocates made clear our position that Secure Communities is fatally flawed at... 

Dear Friend, Massachusetts is only one of five states without anti-human trafficking laws. It is a heinous crime that disproportionately disrupts the immigrant community, and victims often face the double stigma of being exploited and undocumented.   Earlier this year the House passed a version of anti-trafficking legislation, and now thanks to your efforts the Senate has passed a comprehensive anti-trafficking... 

By Elga Castro-Ramos How many countries are in the world? Anyone would think this might be an easy question to answer, because it should be a concrete issue. In theory, it would be enough to count them all. Anyhow, the answer varies drastically depending whether we consider the numbers of members provided by the United Nations (UN), those given by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), or if we... 

SAN JUAN, PR – Ricardo Alegría, an icon of Puerto Rican culture, an anthropologist and tireless defender of la puertorriqueñidad,  died today. He was 90 years old and had been suffering from a debilitating heart condition. Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuño has declared five days of mourning for the Alegría, whose contributions to the intersection of culture and politics was without equal in Puerto... 

You are invited to attend a briefing concerning ongoing First Amendment, police misconduct and other human rights abuses against U.S. citizens iThe Puerto Rican government has subjected citizens to abuses including infringement of rights to free speech, peaceful assembly, and freedom from police brutality. Tuesday, July 12 at 10 a.m. EDT 2226 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC   Panelists: Anthony...