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Metal Sculptor Kamil Peters: Trade Training for People of Color

Metal Sculptor Kamil Peters: Trade Training for People of Color

by NEPM | Oct 21, 2019 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

According to a 2018 survey by the U.S. Department of Labor, 86 percent of all jobs in construction and maintenance are held by white men. It’s a staggering number for a high-demand industry with a shrinking workforce. Holyoke contractor and metal sculptor Kamil Peters...
The Legacy of Late PAHMUSA Director LuJuana Hood

The Legacy of Late PAHMUSA Director LuJuana Hood

by NEPM | Sep 25, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

The Pan African Historical Museum USA, or PAHMUSA, can be found in Springfield’s Tower Square.  PAHMUSA’s former executive director, LuJuana Hood, was a great friend to Connecting Point and a passionate advocate for African American history and culture in the Pioneer...
The State We’re In: What’s Stopping Diversity in Politics?

The State We’re In: What’s Stopping Diversity in Politics?

by NEPM | May 10, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Host Carrie Saldo is joined by a panel of political experts, including State Rep. Jose Tosado (D), Political Consultant Ryan McCollum, UMass Political Science Professor Tatishe Nteta, and Springfield Housing Authority Executive Director Denise Jordan, who discuss...
The PAHMUSA Springfield Underground Railroad Walking Tour

The PAHMUSA Springfield Underground Railroad Walking Tour

by NEPM | Apr 18, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

People often take for granted the rich history of their own community. For example, Western Mass—and Springfield in particular—played a significant role in the Underground Railroad. Places we drive by everyday played a part in helping slaves move to freedom. The Pan...
Singer Kaliyah Gaulin Dreams of Being Next R & B Star

Singer Kaliyah Gaulin Dreams of Being Next R & B Star

by NEPM | Apr 10, 2019 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Imagine being a 16-year-old high school student who’s performed in major cities like Boston and New York, acted in a television series, and released two albums of your own music. These successes are a reality for Springfield Central High School sophomore Kaliyah...
Monte Irvin and Negro League Baseball

Monte Irvin and Negro League Baseball

by NEPM | Feb 28, 2019 | Show Segments, Simple Pleasures, Social Issues

As we close out our celebration of Black History Month, Carrie Saldo talks with baseball historian Doron Goldman about the history of Negro League baseball. They also discuss Major League Baseball Hall of Fame player Monte Irvin, who made the jump from the Negro...
Renaming Monument Valley Middle School

Renaming Monument Valley Middle School

by NEPM | Feb 21, 2019 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

The town of Great Barrington is hosting the W.E.B. DuBois Legacy Festival this month to honor the civil rights leader.  Recently, some residents in town have proposed re-naming the Monument Valley Regional Middle School after Dubois. But the proposal has seen some...
Sojourner Truth Leaves Legacy in Western Mass

Sojourner Truth Leaves Legacy in Western Mass

by NEPM | Feb 11, 2019 | Show Segments, Social Issues

In honor of Black History Month, Connecting Point producer Dave Fraser looks at the local legacy of Sojourner Truth. The formerly enslaved African American evangelist, abolitionist, women’s rights activist and author lived for a short time in Florence, Massachusetts....
Westfield State University Urban Education Program 50th Anniversary

Westfield State University Urban Education Program 50th Anniversary

by NEPM | Jan 14, 2019 | Show Segments

The Westfield State University Urban Education Program (UEP) recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. For decades, the program has helped first generation students, students of color, and low-income students attain college degrees. Seven students enrolled in the...
Web Extra: Diversity in Politics & 2045 “Minority White” Projection

Web Extra: Diversity in Politics & 2045 “Minority White” Projection

by NEPM | Jan 4, 2019 | Show Segments

Our conversation about diversity—or the lack thereof— in politics continues with a special web extra conversation. Political panelists State Rep. Jose Tosado (D), Political Consultant Ryan McCollum, UMass Political Science Professor Tatishe Nteta, and Springfield...
African American Women’s History at Pan African Historical Museum

African American Women’s History at Pan African Historical Museum

by NEPM | Mar 12, 2018 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments, Social Issues

A new exhibit at the Pan African Historical Museum in Springfield focuses on African American Women’s history. The most famous figure is probably Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger, but there are countless stories about other...
Springfield’s Role in the Underground Railroad

Springfield’s Role in the Underground Railroad

by NEPM | Feb 28, 2018 | Show Segments, Social Issues

As we close out Black History Month, Connecting Point looks at the crucial role Springfield and surrounding towns played in the Underground Railroad, helping slaves escape from the South before the Thirteenth Amendment outlawed slavery.  Carolee McGrath sat down with...
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    JANUARY 19, 2021
     

    A Photo and Interview Series by Barry Goldstein
    In America, the inauguration of a Commander In Chief is traditionally a time of celebration. Politicians, special guests, and everyday Americans converge on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building to mark the swearing in of the next President of the United States. Full of pomp and circumstance, inaugurations are an important democratic ritual and a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.
     

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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)

    March 23, 2023

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.

    Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And this week, Zydalis Bauer continues her discussion with artists JaJa Swinton, Tara Gorman, and Kahli Hernandez exploring how the project fosters unity and the inspirations behind the installations.

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)
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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)

    March 23, 2023

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewp

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.

    Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution

    March 23, 2023

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 v

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  

    And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year history. 

    Connecting Point took a road trip to the Charlestown Naval Yard to meet with Commander Farrell and take a tour of the historic ship.

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

    March 23, 2023

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prom

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  

    Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programming at the Stowe Center, to learn more about how museums are handling the complex ethics surrounding untold Queer histories and interpreting the sexuality of women in the early 20th century.

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company
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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company

    March 23, 2023

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 20

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.

    Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community hotspot and brings us this next story.

    Learn how Drew Phillips’ English major shaped his career path in a digital exclusive clip.

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

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