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In this segment of Connecticut in Color, we explore the new Black and Latino Studies curriculum, which all Connecticut high schools will be required to offer starting in the fall of 2022. Plus, we’ll discuss the story of the Canterbury Female Boarding School. Prudence Crandall opened it as one of the first higher education academies for women of co...

Gifted One Princes offers autism-related merchandise.

Leslie Mayes talks with DJ Buck about the series and the new episode airing Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 7 p.m. on NBC Connecticut. Visit nbcconnecticut.com/connecticutincolor.

An all new episode of Connecticut in Color airs Saturday, February 27 at 7pm on NBC Connecticut.

Diversity in education has been a hot topic lately, but for one Norwich educator, it has been his sole focus for decades. “It is not just about a short exercise in February every year, where we roll all of the posters back into a closet,” said Leo Butler, director of diversity at Norwich Free Academy. “It is a year long…...

Jay Williams is the President of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

Find out more about this member of the Connecticut House of Representatives.

The Graver family of Branford has a lot of pictures volunteering for agencies that help people in need. Amy Graver has run a successful marketing firm for 22 years and said she’s always donated, given, and helped as an important part of her life. She admitted she and her kids are not the kind of people you would expect to…

Throughout the month of February, we are highlighting community leaders working to make a difference. It’s a part of our “Connecticut in Color” Series. Keith Grant has become a trusted voice when people have questions about infectious diseases, especially COVID-19. Grant’s role in the United States Air Force along with some ...

The Jamaican-inspired restaurant is now open in its new downtown Hartford location.

Fresh Start Cleaning provides services to Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.

Chrissy is based out of Connecticut and also has a meal prep service called Vegan Vibes.