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Mujer Hispana Connecticut aims to uplift women in the community
Yanina Cuentas, originally from Peru, has lived in Connecticut for more than three decades. Early on, as Cuentas was navigating new land, she remembers a handful of Hispanic women who helped her with education, medical needs, and housing resources. “They treated me with so much love [and] care that it impacted my heart too,” Cuentas said. It was in...
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CT LIVE!: Connecticut in Color – The Arts in New Haven
Check out these New Haven events that celebrate the arts.
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Hartford's Proud marching band helping to keep youth off the streets
Since 2013, Terry Starks and her husband, Duffy, have run the HBCU show-styled marching band program for the youth in Hartford.
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Hartford's Proud marching band helping to keep youth off the streets
Hartford’s Proud Drill, Drum and Dance Corp. isn’t your average afterschool or summer program. “Hartford’s Proud is everything,” said co-founder Terry Starks. “It’s one big happy family. We integrate sound, movement and artistry over the overall development of young people.” Since 2013, Terry and her husband Duffy have run the HBCU show-styled marching band program for the youth in...
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New Haven artist expands talents into the fashion space, creates wearable art for all
A New Haven artist with skills in writing, music and art shared about his journey into the fashion world. Tea Montgomery, a local artist from New Haven, has been dedicating his time and creativity in creating wearable art. “It’s luxury clothing and accessories that we hand make right here and it’s for universal bodies,” he said. Montgomery said he...
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New Haven artist expands talents into the fashion space
A local New Haven artist with ties in writing, music and art shared about his journey into the fashion world.
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CT LIVE!: Connecticut in Color – Arts and Culture Organizations
The city of New Haven believes everyone should have access to the arts.
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CT woman advocates for low-income, single parent families in Middletown
Shanay Fulton turned her personal struggles into her mission to be a fierce advocate for families in need. She is also part of the LGBTQ community and was selected to be one of three grand marshals in this year’s Pride parade in Middletown, the largest LGBTQ festival in the state. “I was actually really shocked. I said, ‘Me? Like,...
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CT woman advocates for low-income, single parent families in Middletown
Shanay Fulton turned her personal struggles into her mission to be a fierce advocate for families in need.
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Hamden, New Haven assistant fire chiefs are blazing new trails
“You can’t help but love what you do as a firefighter. I can’t help but love what I do,” said Shelly Carter, the new Assistant Fire Chief of the Hamden Fire Department. Carter and New Haven Assistant Fire Chief Shakira Samuel have reached heights that no Black woman firefighter in New England has ever met – until now. “I...
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Hamden, New Haven assistant fire chiefs are blazing new trails
Assistant fire chiefs in Hamden and New Haven are making history as the first two Black female fire chiefs in all of New England.
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Retired Hartford police officer-turned author and actor shares story of resilience
Roberto Alfaro grew up under difficult circumstances in a rough neighborhood in the South Bronx, but went on to become a Hartford police office, author, actor, and model.
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Retired Hartford police officer-turned author and actor shares story of resilience
Roberto Alfaro vividly remembers his childhood in New York during the 1960s and ‘70s. “I grew up in one of the worst gang and drug infested neighborhoods of the South Bronx,” said Alfaro, who lives in Hamden. At home, things were hard. “My father was an abusive and violent alcoholic and he had us running from one neighbor’s house...
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First Glastonbury Pride Festival to take place Sunday June 9
The very first Glastonbury Pride Festival will take place Sunday, June 9 as communities continue to celebrate Pride month throughout the state.
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First-ever Glastonbury Pride Festival to take place Sunday June 9
The very first Glastonbury Pride Festival will take place Sunday, June 9 as communities continue to celebrate Pride month throughout the state. “When I moved here I really saw something special in this community,” said Glastonbury Pride co-founder Anthony DiLizia. It started as just a vision for DiLizia. “I really felt as though this could be an amazing place to…
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CT LIVE!: Connecticut in Color
The city of New Haven believes everyone should have access to the arts.
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La BoriChina restaurant in Waterbury prepares to celebrate one year
During lunch time, the kitchen is sizzling and the line to order is always moving at La BoriChina in Waterbury. “I feel proud it is a success,” La BoriChina owner Patricia Law Li said. “I love the food, it is always so fresh,” Johanna Garcia said Owner Patricia Law Li said her family has been in the restaurant business since...
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Latin-Asian fusion restaurant in Waterbury celebrates one year in business
From food truck to full restaurant, La BoriChina attracts new and returning customers with unique combination dishes.
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UConn law student seeking to be a voice for the Chamorro people in Saipan
A UConn law student is making it her mission to be a voice for an underrepresented community. She’s looking to not only be one of the few Pacific Islander attorneys in the nation, but an advocate for people in Saipan.
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How the perception of Asian food has moved from childhood shame to present pride
Some local Asian-American café owners say they’ve seen more people embracing authentically familiar flavors they’ve grown up with.