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By Jason Papallo, NCCJ E-Communications and Marketing Specialist

In celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, NCCJ offers this quote from Dr. Martha Rosenthal’s book Human Sexuality: From Cells to Society highlighting the impressive results that have come from same-sex parenting. Healthy kids come from healthy homes, not societal standards. 

Ellen Weiss Freyman, Esq., partner at Shatz, Schwartz & Fentin, PC, discusses her views on why NCCJ's work is paramount at the Western Massachusetts 90th Anniversary Human Relations Award Banquet.

Russell Peotter, senior advisor at WGBY, discusses his views on why NCCJ's work is paramount at the Western Massachusetts 90th Anniversary Human Relations Award Banquet. 

Arlene Rodriguez, vice president of academic affairs at Springfield Technical Community College, discusses her views on why NCCJ's work is paramount at the Western Massachusetts 90th Anniversary Human Relations Award Banquet.

The Rev. Calvin Jerome McFadden, Sr., senior pastor of Saint John's Congregational Church, discusses his views on why NCCJ's work is paramount at the Western Massachusetts 90th Anniversary Human Relations Award Banquet.

Holly Near knows social justice, and how to motivate change in the face of adversity. Whether as an activist, actor, singer or visionary, Near has helped feminism, peace initiatives, and the LGBTQ community with a fierce resolve, all while exuding warmth and delivering her message of hope with grace. Learn more about her journey with NCCJ. 

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy shares his testimonial for NCCJ's social justice and community development work for our 90th Anniversary Human Relations Award Banquet.