In 1925, Dr. Carter G. Woodson planned a week-long celebration called “Negro History,” first observed the following year. Today, in 2026, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASALH ...

The City of Springfield kicked off Black History Month with its 40th annual Black American Heritage Flag Raising ceremony at City Hall over the weekend.

The third annual Keeper of the Dream Dinner was held in Springfield to celebrate Black History Month and honor the legacy of ...

A wreath-laying ceremony in Springfield was held to honor George Washington's 294th birthday, recognizing his accomplishments as the founding father of the U.S.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield state and local leaders gathered on Sunday for the 40th annual Black American Heritage flag raising to mark the start of Black History Month. Springfield crews ...