RACE

For 413 Gives, we talk to the Elizabeth Freeman Center. Plus, we find out about Amherst Black history with Ancestral Bridges ahead of their Juneteenth celebration.

We find out what Arise for Social Justice's plans for Juneteenth, talk with author Sofi Stambo about new her new book, and explore the history of the words "gay" and "queer" with the Word Nerd.

We break down a lawsuit filed alleging racial segregation in western Mass. schools, the end of federal oversight on the Springfield police department, the 350th anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre, the legacy and passing of former Rep. Barney Frank and much more.

We get a sneak peak of the 5th annual Easthampton Film Festival, check in with the David Ruggles Center before their Founders Day Symposium, and take the latest Local Hero Spotlight to Woodstar Cafe.

John Gennari’s book explores how race and place intersect — and how that connection shapes the music that emerges.

We speak to the highly accomplished author Jesmyn Ward before her lecture at Smith College and talk to Mr. Universe about the science in the movie, "Project Hail Mary."

We talk to Deborah Grey White about historical archiving, hear live music from Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We take a tour of the exhibit to re-frame perspectives of Black life in Easthampton, and talk with local pro-wrestler Perry Von Viscious about the state of local wrestling ahead of the wrestling season.

We speak with artist Shirley Jackson Whitaker and musician Avery Sharpe about the "Ashes to Ashes" multimedia event and screening to honor victims of lynchings in America and visit Solidarity Farm and Garden.

We speak with Dennis Powell, president of NAACP Berkshires, Elms College President Harry Dumay about the Black Experience Summit, and Rep. Jim McGovern.