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Berkshires-Based Civil Rights Activist & Artist Maurice “Pops” Peterson

Berkshires-Based Civil Rights Activist & Artist Maurice “Pops” Peterson

by NEPM | Jan 6, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Berkshires-based artist Maurice “Pops” Peterson never planned to be involved in Civil rights work, but he says he felt “drafted” into action by his life and circumstances.   One day, Peterson unintentionally drew a cartoon that looked like a Norman Rockwell image....
Poet Joy Ladin Reflects on Her Work & Identity Journey

Poet Joy Ladin Reflects on Her Work & Identity Journey

by NEPM | Nov 19, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Since early childhood, Joy Ladin felt a disconnect between her body and soul but the one thing she did feel a connection to was poetry.   In 2007, Ladin transitioned to live as a female and became the first and only openly transgender employee of an Orthodox Jewish...
Musician Diana Alvarez (Hispanic Heritage Month)

Musician Diana Alvarez (Hispanic Heritage Month)

by NEPM | Oct 1, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Diana Alvarez is an expansive multimedia artist and educator. Her soulful music is bilingual, and she says the intent behind her original songs is to exalt queer love, liberation, and to fiercely sing out against oppression.   Alvarez grew up in South Texas but now...
Out Now Supports Springfield-area LGBTQ+ Youth

Out Now Supports Springfield-area LGBTQ+ Youth

by NEPM | Jun 18, 2021 | Show Segments, Social Issues

As we celebrate Pride Month this June, we talk with a local youth organization dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community in the Greater Springfield area.    Originating in 1995, Out Now began as a weekly support group for queer youth and has since grown into a...
History of Pride in America with Kevin Henderson (Digital Extra)

History of Pride in America with Kevin Henderson (Digital Extra)

by NEPM | Jun 18, 2021 | Digital Exclusive, Show Segments, Social Issues

June is Pride month, a time for the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate their culture and history.   The Pride movement began with the Stonewall Riots, which occurred on June 28, 1969. In the 52 years since the Riots, Pride has grown and evolved far beyond parades and...
Lee Badgett on the Supreme Court LGBTQ Workers Decision

Lee Badgett on the Supreme Court LGBTQ Workers Decision

by NEPM | Jun 23, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that gay and transgender workers are protected by the Civil Rights Act. Justice Neil Gorsuch, a conservative appointed to the court by President Donald Trump, spoke for the 6-to-3 majority.   In his decision, Gorsuch wrote that Title...
Activist Lorelei Erisis on COVID-19 & the LGBTQ Community

Activist Lorelei Erisis on COVID-19 & the LGBTQ Community

by NEPM | May 13, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

The 2020 Noho Pride Parade should have stepped off on May 2nd. But, due to health concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event was held virtually.  Lorelei Erisis is an LGBTQ activist with a strong connection to the annual event. Erisis decided to march the...
One Intersex Woman’s Journey from Zimbabwe to the United States

One Intersex Woman’s Journey from Zimbabwe to the United States

by NEPM | Mar 6, 2020 | Show Segments, Social Issues

When Tatenda Ngwaru moved to the United States seeking asylum, she expected to find more understanding of her experience as an intersex person. In her small hometown in Zimbabwe Ngwaru was treated as an outcast. But upon her arrival, she found that many people in her...
Avery Saffold: Openly Gay Amherst College Football Captain

Avery Saffold: Openly Gay Amherst College Football Captain

by NEPM | Jan 1, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

College football has a long history of popularity in the United State, and schools generate an average of 32 million dollars in revenue annually from the sport. But despite its success, football hasn’t been for everyone. Gay and bisexual players have only recently...
LGBTQ Pride History with Kevin Henderson

LGBTQ Pride History with Kevin Henderson

by NEPM | Jun 26, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

June is Pride month. Friday, June 28 marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, which sparked the gay pride movement in the United States. Since its beginnings at Stonewall, the Pride movement has grown, evolved and changed far beyond parades and protests....

LGBTQ Youth Suicide Rates & Noho Pride

by NEPM | May 1, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

In April, The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth released a report with some stark numbers: LGBTQ students are 3.2 times more likely than other students to have hurt themselves on purpose or to have considered suicide. About 16 percent of LGBTQ students—as...
Gender Dysphoria in Children with Dr. Chelsea Gordner

Gender Dysphoria in Children with Dr. Chelsea Gordner

by NEPM | Feb 6, 2019 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

A 2017 report from the Williams Institute found that one in every 137 teenagers would identify as transgender if they were asked. Recognizing that self-identification can start with what is known in the medical community as gender dysphoria. Carrie Saldo spoke 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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