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February 16, 2023

Season 13 Episode 7 | 26m 46s

Grab a classic bagel and a cup of coffee at Comfort Bagel in Holyoke. “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow” at Wistariahurst documents Black Americans’ continuing struggle for equality after the Civil War. Explore the unique New England sport of candlepin bowling and Agawam Bowl. Learn how the Academic Leadership Association empowers students through mentorship, literacy, and self-advocacy.

Aired: 02/15/23
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