In the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, where residents expect to feel safe and protected, a shocking revelation surfaced that sent ripples of concern through the community. The Department of Justice (DOJ) had concluded that the Worcester Police Department (WPD) and the City of Worcester had engaged in practices that violated the constitutional rights of its…
Worcester, MA – December 3, 2024 – The Massachusetts Organization of African Descendants (MOAD) has concluded an impactful year in 2024, focused on unity, empowerment, and the advancement of African communities throughout Massachusetts. With an emphasis on cultural celebration, advocacy, and business support, MOAD has worked diligently to enhance the collective strength of the African…
How do you define resiliency? Where do you see this manifested in your life? When was a moment you recognized your own strength, endurance, patience, or healing? I don’t think I considered myself resilient until recently. Throughout my life I have constantly been told things like “your life is a lifetime movie” or “you’ve experienced…
When I began writing I never thought I would have the courage to share with other people. What started as a simple way for me to cope, for me to vent, soon became the only way I was able to express my feelings, my story in what I often refer to as “out loud.” I…
