Collection EditorMovie night honors Caribbean Heritage MonthThe Boston-based Authentic Caribbean Foundation is preparing to host its movie night on June 26, showcasing the family-favorite “Cool Runnings,” a comedy about the 1988 Olympics national bobsled team of… Oct 12 26October 12, 2026Article at Deidre on Authory
Mistrust of medical professionals harms Black residents’ health. CT professionals are working to improve itOne in five Black adults say they were treated unfairly due to their race in the past year when getting health care for themselves or a family member. Many avoid doctors and hospitals altogether out of fear of racism and poor treatment — just six in… Sep 20 23September 20, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | CT equity report finds preventable health…A new health equity report finds that preventable health problems contributed to an excess of 14,000 deaths in the Black population in Connecticut between 2017 and 2022. The non-profit organization DataHaven, which conducted the study, said it used… Aug 26 23August 26, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | Residents in this CT city are fed up with violence. They are considering an armed safety patrols.Amid a recent deadly spate of violence in Hartford, members of the Self Defense Brigade, a group founded by activist Rev. Cornell Lewis to protect the community, are considering taking safety into their own hands by starting legal, armed security… Aug 22 23August 22, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | Family and friends mourn man gunned down in…The mood was somber as family and friends mourned the loss of Jordan Phipps as community organization Mothers United Against Violence held a prayer vigil at the Windsor Memorial Skate Park in honor of his life. Phipps was shot multiple times outside… Aug 19 23August 19, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | Greater Hartford NAACP: ‘One murder is too many.’ Here’s what it’s doing to address violence.The Greater Hartford Branch of the NAACP is launching a new initiative with the goal of addressing the issues behind violence in the city and adjoining communities by sharing access to community resources. Through the initiative, dubbed “Wake Up… Aug 17 23August 17, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | A nationwide group has nearly $1 million to give to Hartford’s Latino organizations. Here’s what the goal is.The multi-state Latino nonprofit organization Hispanic Federation is seeking applications for $900,000 in grants it will distribute to local, community-based organizations that work to strengthen Latino communities and families in Hartford. The goal… Aug 15 23August 15, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | Hartford gets start date to seek flood damage compensation, ‘It’s about our residents being restored’After tireless advocacy from Hartford community leaders, another step towards making residents whole was taken today as state Comptroller Sean Scanlon announced that residents can start the application process for the Hartford Flood Compensation… Aug 10 23August 10, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | Youth, clergy, others denounce Hartford violence in one voice. ‘We can do better’The message was loud and clear from young city residents: The violence that has robbed lives and created widespread sorrow and fear must end. Youth, clergy and residents shared that message as they joined this week to denounce the number of lives… Jul 26 23July 26, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | Hartford residents look for action on flooding;…North Hartford residents say they are still awaiting action on flooding that has plagued the city, as Gov. Ned Lamont and his administration a month ago announced the commitment of $85 million from the state Clean Water Fund and related funding for a… Jul 25 23July 25, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | Charges dismissed against white CT woman who…Anger and sorrow were present at Superior Court in Hartford Friday as the judge dismissed the charges against Yuliya Gilshteyn because she completed accelerated rehabilitation, a special probation program for first-time offenders. Gilshteyn was… Jul 21 23July 21, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | CT state police ticket falsification…For state Sen. Patricia Billie Miller, chair of the legislature’s Black and Puerto Rican Caucus, that Connecticut State Police may have written 25,000 fake tickets pertaining to racial profiling is a matter of rights. Miller, spoke at a nearly full… Jul 20 23July 20, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | Drive-by Hartford shooting kills bystander,…One man is dead and another is in critical condition after a drive-by shooting in Unity Plaza in Hartford Tuesday night — the third city shooting in four days, claiming four lives. Police responded to the area of 295 Barbour St. at about 8:13 p.m.… Jul 19 23July 19, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | ‘It’s like a swamp’: Hartford residents share the reality of living with flooded homes and businessesSome Hartford residents are pleased that the state has pledged $85 million funding to address flooding in streets and basements in the north end, but say that won’t take away the sickening memories they have of sewage, massive amounts of water and… Jul 18 23July 18, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | Hartford commission OKs river crossing permit…HARTFORD — The city’s Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission voted unanimously to issue a permit for the river crossing needed for a gas line and fuel cell project near Weaver High School. The Connecticut Natural Gas Co. project is intended to… Jul 14 23July 14, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | Hartford pledges $300K for youth summer work program. An ‘important opportunity to earn a paycheck’In response to rising workforce needs in Hartford for businesses and industries, the city and local organizations have joined to expand access to career opportunities, summer employment and support services for local youths. Mayor Luke Bronin… Jul 11 23July 11, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | Repeated flooding brought an end to this CT business. ‘My heart was crying, because we work hard.’HARTFORD — When owner Max Kothari and his wife bought the Star Hardware store, they had a mission of providing jobs and service to the city and its residents. They never imagined that the last four storms that brought flooding and sewage to the… Jul 11 23July 11, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | This CT summer program may be fun, but it’s no…A summer education program is working to engage students and help close the achievement gap that officials said was exacerbated by economic and educational inequality during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the second year in a row, the Manchester Public… Jul 08 23July 08, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | Hartford residents see buildings flooded,…Star Hardware owner Max Kothari said he no longer believes residents can look for answers about Hartford flooding from a water agency, the city, or state officials. Kothari spoke Wednesday in frustration after his store was flooded again Tuesday and… Jul 05 23July 05, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
Connecticut News | CT residents raise questions on plan to run gas line under high schoolHARTFORD — There’s a plan to run a natural gas line under Weaver High School and city residents have raised questions about transparency, safety and community notifications about the project. Members of the Weaver High School’s Parent Teacher… Jul 03 23July 03, 2023Article at The Hartford Courant
