A Better World Is Possible: Realizing Reparations
by Sunnivie Brydum and Sonali Kolhatkar The following article, Realizing Reparations and the accompanying videos...
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The Future Of Reparations In Amherst
Report On The Meeting of the African Heritage Reparations Assembly, July 10, 2023 This meeting...
Amherst Will Celebrate Juneteenth With A Full Weekend Of Events (Updated With New Alternate Rainy Day Locations)
Editor’s note: because of the uncertain weather, readers are advised to check the town website...
Opinion: Difficult Truths And Democracy In Amherst
by Andrea Battle and Jeff Gold The following column appeared previously in the Daily Hampshire...
Opinion: Who’s Afraid Of Black History?
The following article, “Who’s Afraid Of Black History” by Henry Louis Gates Jr. appeared in...
Musical Celebration Of Black History Month, February 26
Source: amherstma.gov The Amherst Human Rights Commission and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...
Activist Bill Fletcher Will Present Annual James Baldwin Lecture At UMass On February 23
Source: UMass Department of History Activist Bill Fletcher will present the annual James Baldwin Lecture...
In Memoriam: Black Studies Pioneer John Bracey Joins The Ancestors
The following article, “Black Studies Pioneer John Bracey Joins the Ancestors” by Walter Hudson, appeared...
CRESS Program Nearing Capacity
Report On The Meeting Of the Community Safety And Social Justice Committee, January 24, 2023...
Black History Month Kickoff, February 1
Source: amherstma.gov The Amherst Human Rights Commission invites the public to help kick off Black...
Opinion: Feedback From Parents Of BIPOC Youth On The Naming Of The Amherst 9
I am submitting this article on behalf of parents of BIPOC youth known as the...
Listening Session Explores The Experiences Of Being Black In Amherst
The African Heritage Reparations Assembly (AHRA) held its first in-person listening session at the Hitchcock...