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Imo Imeh’s “in his name” Reflects on Jan. 6th U.S. Capitol Attack

Imo Imeh’s “in his name” Reflects on Jan. 6th U.S. Capitol Attack

by NEPM | Oct 8, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Holyoke based artist and Westfield State professor Imo Imeh is embarking on a new project called “in his name.”  The project focuses on the January 6th insurrection attempt at the U.S. Capitol and features a series of images that reflect Imeh’s interpretation of the...
Short Film “A Mother’s Bond” Premieres in Northampton

Short Film “A Mother’s Bond” Premieres in Northampton

by NEPM | Oct 8, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments, Social Issues

On Saturday October 9th at the Northampton Center for the Arts, a locally produced, short film entitled “A Mother’s Bond” will premiere to the public.   Based on an exhibit at Historic Northampton, the film presents the story of Catherine Linda, an enslaved woman from...
Imo Imeh: “On Earth as it is” (Digital Exclusive)

Imo Imeh: “On Earth as it is” (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Oct 8, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Digital Exclusive, Show Segments

When Ross Lippman visited Imo Imeh’s studio this summer for a look at “in his name,” the artist shared an image from the series entitled “On Earth as it is.”  This specific piece is inspired by the raising of a cross during the January 6th insurrection at the U.S....
MCLA’s “Do the Work of Anti-Racism” Campaign

MCLA’s “Do the Work of Anti-Racism” Campaign

by NEPM | Apr 16, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Near Mass MoCA in North Adams, you’ll spy billboards for a national campaign called Resist COVID Take Six. Inspired by the work of artist Carrie Mae Weems, the campaign brings awareness to the racial inequities that have existed in the United State during the...
UMass Racial Justice Coalition Calls for Changes at Flagship

UMass Racial Justice Coalition Calls for Changes at Flagship

by NEPM | Nov 10, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

As college students across the country navigate a school year unlike any other in the face of COVID-19, many are also organizing to fight for racial and social justice reform at their schools.   At UMass Amherst, students have formed the UMass Racial Justice...
“Racism in New England” Project Examines Racial Bias in New England

“Racism in New England” Project Examines Racial Bias in New England

by NEPM | Nov 5, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

The death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd left many around the globe feeling angered, confused and inspired to do more.   Traci Griffith is a former radio journalist and current associate professor of media studies at Saint Michael’s College. Griffith joined...
Mount Holyoke College Implements Antiracism Action Plan

Mount Holyoke College Implements Antiracism Action Plan

by NEPM | Oct 22, 2020 | Education, Show Segments

Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley is taking steps to address racial inequities on its campus by creating an antiracism action plan. Going into effect this year, the plan seeks to address the needs and concerns of its BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color)...
Rep. Williams Weighs in on Gov. Baker’s Police Reform Bill

Rep. Williams Weighs in on Gov. Baker’s Police Reform Bill

by NEPM | Jun 26, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

In the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker introduced new police reform legislation. The proposal specifically deals with certification for police officers in the Commonwealth.  Bud...
Imo Imeh’s “Lead Me to Rest” Painting Resonates in Wake of Floyd’s Death

Imo Imeh’s “Lead Me to Rest” Painting Resonates in Wake of Floyd’s Death

by NEPM | Jun 17, 2020 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments, Social Issues

Local artist and Westfield State professor Imo Imeh has spent most of his career focusing on the lives of Black people in America. In 2018 he created a live art exhibition called 17 Years Boy, which centered on the death of Trayvon Martin.   In recent months, Imeh’s...
Local Activist Shirley Edgerton Reacts to the George Floyd Protests

Local Activist Shirley Edgerton Reacts to the George Floyd Protests

by NEPM | Jun 1, 2020 | Show Segments, Social Issues

It’s been one week since George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis police custody. Protestors, angered by police killings of black Americans, are calling for racial justice and change. They have taken to the streets across both across the country and here in western...
MCAS Question on Racist Character Controversy

MCAS Question on Racist Character Controversy

by NEPM | May 14, 2019 | Education, Show Segments, Social Issues

In school, students are sometimes asked to imagine the perspective of a given character in a book. But some teachers and students believe a recent MCAS question directing students to respond from the perspective of a racist character went too far. Merrie Najimy,...
Springfield NAACP President Bishop Talbert Swan on Race in America

Springfield NAACP President Bishop Talbert Swan on Race in America

by NEPM | Nov 30, 2016 | PBS Related, Public Affairs

In the wake of the PBS broadcast “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise,” we will talk about the state of racial relations in America and our region with Bishop Talbert Swan, President of the Springfield Chapter of the...
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    Divided: Scenes from Inauguration 2021

     
    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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