Category: Black Excellence

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simone_Manuel

Simone Ashley Manuel (born August 2, 1996^[1]) is an American professional swimmer specializing in freestyle events.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_McLaughlin-Levrone

Sydney Michelle McLaughlin-Levrone (née McLaughlin; born August 7, 1999) is an American hurdler and sprinter who competes in the 400 meters hurdles.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_Lyles

Noah Lyles OLY (born July 18, 1997) is an American professional track and field sprinter who primarily competes in the 100 meters and 200 meters.

https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/06/for-cynthia-davis-promoting-diversity-and-health-go-hand-in-hand.html

Cynthia Davis’s journey in community leadership began with a focus on health and wellness. It’s why she founded Fit and Focused Lifestyle and the non-profit organization Flags for Health and Wellness, Inc. Through both, Davis is trying to create a space to address the health and wellness needs of Springfield’s BIPOC community.

https://www.npr.org/2024/06/29/nx-s1-5022937/jonathan-todd-timid-graphic-novel

In ‘Timid,’ there is bravery under the surface

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jocelyn_Bioh

Jocelyn Bioh is a Ghanaian-American writer, playwright and actor.

https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/06/nicole-coakley-is-committed-to-guiding-youth-to-success.html

Nicole Coakley is a leader and activist in the Springfield area who focuses on education and youth issues but has a wide-reaching area of interest and influence.

https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/06/rachel-ratchford-works-to-expand-health-care-access.html

Rachel Ratchford works to expand health care access

https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/06/gallery-owner-rosemary-woods-believes-in-the-true-power-of-art.html

Gallery owner Rosemary Woods believes in the true power of art