Event planners at the Alvin Ailey II dance performance, L to R: John Wilson, Springfield College; Naomi White-Innis, American International College; Jose Tolson, Elms College; Kent Alexander, Elms College; Troy Powell, Associate Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey II; Helen Caulton-Harris, Springfield Department of Health and Human Services; Myra Smith, Springfield Technical Community College; William Blatch, Black Men of Greater Springfield; Janine Fondon, Unity First News; Ira Rubenzahl, President, STCC