Power of History

We look back on our fabulous 413 Day celebration!

We talk about 100 years of Black arts and culture the latest Power of History segment, learn about community development in Franklin County with a culinary twist and McGovern with a stressed Rep. Jim McGovern.

We talk about the local agricultural impacts of federal funding cuts, talk about a reparations-focused holiday in the latest Power of History segment, learn about doctor shortages in western Mass. and talk astronomy with Mr. Universe.

For this Presidents' Day, we celebrate through Black history.

We hear live music from cuatrista Fabiola Mendez, get a history of the cuatro with local instrument maker William Cumpiano and dive into the EEOC with the latest Power of History segment.

We hear the francophone sounds of Le Vent Du Nord, talk with bass phenom Endea Owens, get a history lesson with Ousmane Power-Greene, and taste wines at State Street Fruit Store.

We check in with professor Ousmane Power-Greene to discuss the history of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, listen to live music with Behold! True Believers, and try mocktails in honor of "dry January."

We learn the history of Kwanzaa with professor Ousmane Power-Greene in the latest Power of History segment, hear live music with The Leafies You Gave Me, and highlight the year in astronomy with Mr. Universe.

We accept comedic relief from comedians John Hodgman and Jesse Thorn and have our latest Power of History segment with Ousmane Power-Greene to learn about Shirley Chisholm, the first Black congresswoman and first Black woman to run for president.

We learn about how All Out Adventures is increasing access to the outdoors, learn about Northampton celebrated Britain's abolition of slavery in the 19th century with the latest Power of History segment, and Mr. Universe discusses the possibility of life on mars.