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Human in Common's Nialena Ali and Deborah Cohen speak about the recent spike in hate crimes in both Massachusetts and nationwide.
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Rise in Hate Crimes with Human In Common

By WGBY / Nov 30, 2018 / No Comments

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker sent police chiefs four recommendations from the Hate Crimes Task Force, encourage law enforcement to adopt the changes immediately. Western Massachusetts has …

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Smith College History Professor Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor discusses the history and modern day implications of blackface and minstrel performances.
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History of Blackface with Prof. Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor

By WGBY / Nov 26, 2018 / No Comments

Blackface is in the news lately, with former Today Show host Megyn Kelly justifying its use. The National Museum of African American History and Culture …

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Smith College Professor Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor studies the impact of language on society, specifically the impact of ethnic slurs and racist language. Her approach was framed, in part, by her experience as a biracial woman in the United States. Carrie Saldo sat down with Pryor and three of her students to learn more.
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Smith College Professor Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor on Teaching Racist Language

By WGBY / Nov 22, 2018 / One Comment

Ethnic slurs are something that many people are taught are wrong, but few know the meaning of these words and why they are hurtful. Smith …

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Boston's Faneuil Hall is named after a slaveowner. In light of these ties, some Boston residents are calling for the building to be renamed.
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Should Faneuil Hall Be Renamed?

By WGBY / Sep 12, 2018 / No Comments

Last year, WGBH, WGBY’s sister station in Boston, reported on a Confederate monument hidden away on Georges Island in Boston Harbor. The state subsequently covered …

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Waleska Lugo-DeJesús, Project Director of the Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley, discusses how the organization helps leaders throughout the region to understand the root causes of racism. The Institute also facilitates personal and organizational strategies designed to overcome the impact of racial bias.
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Confronting Racial Bias in the Pioneer Valley

By WGBY / Aug 24, 2018 / No Comments

The Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley helps leaders throughout the region to understand the root causes of racism and facilitates personal and organizational strategies …

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Emily Miller and Joe Levine of Jewish Voice for Peace discuss their organizations efforts to battle racism, anti-Semitism, and Islamophobia.
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Jewish Voice for Peace Western Massachusetts Chapter

By WGBY / Feb 7, 2017 / No Comments

Emily Miller and Joe Levine of the Western Massachusetts Chapter of  Jewish Voice for Peace discuss their organizations efforts to battle racism, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.

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Springfield, Baseball, & Racism: The Bunny Taliaferro Story

By WGBY / Apr 11, 2016 / No Comments

In 1934, fourteen years before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, Springfield’s own Post 21 American Legion Baseball team made history …

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At 7pm on #CPonWGBY, @CHDSpringfield’s Lois Nesci & #ServiceNet’s Jim Frutkin discuss the local impact of @Baystate_Health’s plans to consolidate #mentalhealth care. Then, #advancedmanufacturing companies searching for #skilledworkers.→💻 https://t.co/oC4QXLeOUR

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Hampshire Cardiovascular Associates' D@yourheartdoc1 talks about @CooleyDickinson’s #HeartHealthMonth lecture series on #CPonWGBY. WATCH: https://t.co/VW81ejiZDq

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Keep up with Santa Nataloni, a 96-years young senior setting the pace for independently living at @MercyLifePACE in West Springfield. #CPonWGBY https://t.co/bnqWBfmbNq

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On last night's #CPonWGBY, @AmherstCollege Prof. Lawrence Douglas broke down the scandals embroiling top #Virginia politicians #RalphNortham, #JustinFairfax, & #MarkHerring. https://t.co/lYl6PPllc6

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On #CPonWGBY at 7pm: @AmherstCollege Prof. Lawrence Douglas breaks down the political scandals in #Virginia, then @yourheartdoc1 talks about @CooleyDickinson’s #HeartHealthMonth lecture series. →💻 Watch a livestream at https://t.co/6ohbRILYqv

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