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As the co-founder and the President of the Black Business Association of Amherst Area, Pat Ononibaku is driven by a passion for economic empowerment and a deep commitment to uplifting her community, she believes that true change starts with one person at a time.

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17th Juneteenth Flyer

Juneteenth Banner-Raising Dedication & 17th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee

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Amherst, MA, June 15, 2026–On Friday, June 19th from 3-6PM, the Black Business Association of Amherst Area (BBAAA) along with Sankofa Gumbo present the 17th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee incorporating Mass Humanities’ Reading Frederick Douglass Together program. A banner promoting the Juneteenth event will be hung over South Pleasant Street in Amherst starting Monday, June 15th. A dedication ceremony for the […]

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East Street Fire

Support Survivors of Hadley‘s East Street House Fire

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Recently, a devastating house fire at 112 E Street in Hadley, Massachusetts displaced the residents and caused the loss of their home and personal belongings. While we are grateful that lives were spared, the survivors are now facing the difficult reality of rebuilding after losing housing stability, essential possessions, and a sense of normalcy. This

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