Kristen Brennan kicking off session 2 at the TEDxSpringfield event with her relevant, enlightening speech "Land, Food, Community: Real Connections in an Urban Environment"

Powerful story!!

Last Friday a parent and her 5yr old child were trying to go to the Putnam highschool game at Central High School . They were told there was a half time policy and could not enter. About 4-5 security guards shut the gate in their faces. Spfld Public Schools Western Mass News WWLP-22News

She pleaded with the guards that her son was playing & she just wanted to see him play, also that she did not wanted to keep her daughter out in the cold for over 2hrs. No one else was @ the gate. The guards would not budge. Spfld Public Schools Central High School Western Mass News WWLP-22News

At this point her daughter was even saying, "Mommy I can't believe they closed the gate in our faces." She persisted and eventually they turned their backs and stopped responding. Spfld Public Schools Central High School Western Mass News WWLP-22News

Eventually a Spfld Police Officer intervened & asked that they allow her in & end the standoff. I find it appalling they felt the need to adamantly and w/o regard hold the line against a parent & her 5yr old child. Spfld Public Schools Central High School Western Mass News WWLP-22News

Upon exiting the game, the child asked her mother if they would be allowed to leave the game or would people block their way and keep them in. Wow. Spfld Public Schools Central High School Western Mass News WWLP-22News

I think it's bad enough we're treated like criminals when we attend games; extra scrutiny, bag searches, and pat downs. But if there's a policy in place that allows for this to happen, seems like it should be re-examined. Spfld Public Schools Central High School Western Mass News WWLP-22News

It's LEAP Symposium Day! Mount Holyoke College

"Theories can break down in the field, and you have to be able to think critically." Mendi Mwangi Thuita '19, LEAP Symposium Mount Holyoke College

"Pollution is not equal opportunity, it affects the poor, minorities, and the disenfranchised disproportionately".- Gina McCarthy, Miller Worley Center for the Environment Mount Holyoke College speaker

Can I get $4? Leaders of the Free World provides international experience and leadership development to young black men. I'm helping to raise money over the next 4 days for our giving challenge: 4 Days / 4 Dollars. April 30 - May 3. #lfw10kchallenge classy.org/fundraiser/207…

So United Airlines charges $30 for a carry on, when Delta only charges that for checked bags. WTF? On top of that my mom just had the worst United Airlines experience! #neveragain

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Basic to Basics Social Media led by Shantoyia Jones PodCamp WesternMass #podcampwm #pcwm12 #podcamp12

Happy Podcampers @ Podcamp Western Mass #podcampwm #pcwm12 #podcamp12

Nom nom time w/ the higher ed crew at PodCamp WesternMass #podcampwm #pcwm12 #podcamp12

So many great topics, so little time at Podcamp Western Mass. #podcampwm #pcwm12 #podcamp12

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