Black Excellence: Simone Manuel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simone_Manuel
Simone Ashley Manuel (born August 2, 1996[1]) is an American professional swimmer specializing in freestyle events.
Black Excellence: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
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.
Black Excellence: Noah Lyles
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.
Black Excellence: Cynthia Davis
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.
Black Excellence: Jonathan Todd
https://www.npr.org/2024/06/29/nx-s1-5022937/jonathan-todd-timid-graphic-novel
In ‘Timid,’ there is bravery under the surface
Black Excellence: Jocelyn Bioh
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jocelyn_Bioh
Jocelyn Bioh is a Ghanaian-American writer, playwright and actor.
Black Excellence: Nicole Coakley
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.
Black Excellence: Rachel Ratchford
https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/06/rachel-ratchford-works-to-expand-health-care-access.html
Rachel Ratchford works to expand health care access