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Getting more artists in the spotlight: that’s the goal of a new Cultural Equity Plan rolled out by the New Haven arts community to get more local artists, from all backgrounds, the support they need to thrive.

Getting more artists in the spotlight: that’s the goal of a new Cultural Equity Plan rolled out by the New Haven arts community to get more local artists, from all backgrounds, the support they need to thrive. From the large stages at the International Arts and Ideas Festival to the Shubert and Long Wharf theaters, to community art events,...

On January 5, 1911 10 African American college men formed the fraternity that today is known as Kappa Alpha Psi.  The organization has grown to hundreds of thousands of men as one of nine historically black fraternities and sororities that make up “The Divine Nine.” One of the fraternity’s national leaders is a Connecticut leader and their story is this…

The City of New Haven’s Department of Cultural Affairs assists, promotes, and encourages artists and community organizations to stand for social justice and improve the overall quality of life for New Haven residents.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity celebrates its birthday and the success of its members along with the work it is doing in the community.

A Manchester author is trying to get more people to acknowledge mental health struggles by talking about them with spoken word and poetry.

While struggling with her mental health, Nadia Sims picked up a pen to express her feelings through words.

The City of New Haven’s Department of Cultural Affairs assists, promotes, and encourages artists and community organizations to stand for social justice and improve the overall quality of life for New Haven residents.

The chair of the Social Equity Council responsible for determining who will be allowed licenses in the new recreational cannabis space discusses what they are considering as they shape the new space.

The City of New Haven’s Department of Cultural Affairs assists, promotes, and encourages artists and community organizations to stand for social justice and improve the overall quality of life for New Haven residents.

On Thursday, the Urban League of Greater Hartford will host its Equal Opportunity Day event, their annual celebration of the work they’ve done throughout the year and the work that remains for the historic civil rights and advocacy organization.  This year, the celebration will be virtual again due to the pandemic.  Among the honorees are trailblazers in Connecticut, including...

The Urban League of Greater Hartford is recognizing Equal Opportunity Day as it focuses in on a new purpose.

The City of New Haven’s Department of Cultural Affairs assists, promotes, and encourages artists and community organizations to stand for social justice and improve the overall quality of life for New Haven residents.

The Brother Carl Hardrick Institute for Violence Prevention, named for a well-known community leader in the Capital city, will train violence interrupters and interveners to help make an impact on the streets.

The Brother Carl Hardrick Institute for Violence Prevention, named for a well-known community leader in the Capital city, will train violence interrupters and interveners to help make an impact on the streets.

A Hartford native is making his dreams come true on the big screen as a filmmaker.

A Connecticut man made his dream of being a film director come true and is back home in the state shooting his next movie.

A Stratford museum is on a mission to share the story of African Americans’ experience through American history.

There’s a brand new museum in Stratford that’s taking a look at the nation’s history through the lens of the African American experience.

The city of Hartford is developing a new opportunity to help residents become property developers.