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Windsor Soccer Player Creates Club to Promote Racial Equality
Windsor soccer player Raeann Reid has created a club to help promote racial equality.
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‘Hope is What Keeps Me Going:' Family of George Floyd Speaks to Quinnipiac University Community
Demonstrations in Connecticut and across the county have hoped to bring about change and they’ve already inspired a family that has been through so much. “I saw the love that was pouring. It was overwhelming but it was gratifying,” said Angela Harrelson. On Tuesday, Harrelson and Selwyn Jones joined a virtual program at Quinnipiac University. They are the aunt...
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Towns Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis
This summer, 17 towns and cities in Connecticut declared racism a public health crisis. We take a look at how the issue is being addressed head on.
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Norwich NAACP Discusses Police Accountability
The Norwich NAACP Police Accountability Task Force met on Monday to discuss their findings after sitting down with the police chief back in July.
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Protesters Call on Governor to Apologize for '40 Acres and a Mule' Remark
People rallied outside the Governor’s Mansion Wednesday, demanding an apology for a phrase Gov. Ned Lamont used earlier this month while discussing economic help in response to the pandemic. “One more time I’ll tell you about the PPP loans, the Paycheck Protection Program. It’s a little like the 40 acres and a mule. It’s really a big giveaway that...
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Farmington Racial Equality Task Force Member Targeted With Racist Mail
A member of the Racial Equality Task Force in Farmington received racist mail, according to the Town Council, which denounced the act Tuesday. The victim received the letter Sunday, according to Farmington police, who are investigating. Police said they are working with the US Postal Service to track down the sender. The Town Council did not provide details on what…
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Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Detail Push For Equality
As state legislators prepare for a special session on issues facing communities of color, members of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus spoke about the need for action.
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Governor Lamont Speaks Out Against Hate Crimes and Racial Slurs
Following several racist incidents around the state, the governor spoke out against hate crimes and racial slurs.
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‘Black is Beautiful': Connecticut Breweries Join Nationwide Initiative
Connecticut brewers are joining a nationwide movement to support racial equality by doing what they do best: brewing beer. “It is a beautiful cause,” said Michael Zaccaro, co-owner of Tox Brewing Company in New London. Tox Brewing is one of eight breweries in Connecticut that are now brewing the “Black is Beautiful” beer. “It is powerful,” said Alisa Bowens-Mercado, owner…
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Black is Beautiful: Breweries Raising Money For Racial Justice
Local brewers participate in an effort raising money for the Black Lives Matter movement and racial justice.
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‘We All Bleed the Same:' Plainville March Aims for Racial Equality, Lasting Change
People of all ages came out to a march in Plainville on Wednesday. Some shared their experiences about being targeted based on their race and how it’s impacted them. A pair of best friends who spoke to the crowd led by example, showing it’s what’s on the inside that really matters. “We thought that would be good to just...
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Plainville March Aims for Racial Equality, Lasting Change
Organizers say they wanted people to understand that they’re here for those who’ve been impacted by racism and won’t stop fighting.
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Hartford Community Leader Speaks Out About Challenges Facing City
Eric Crawford has been a community leader in Hartford for decades and is a well-known voice for the African-American community. He’s sharing his thoughts ad hopes for change in the city
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Thousands March For Change and Racial Equality in Hartford
Nearly 4,000 people marched for justice in Hartford on Friday. They’re calling for change and racial equality. Thousands of people crowded the front of the state capitol. They listened to speakers, cheered and held signs. Booths nearby pushed people to fill out the census and to register to vote. “Just to make sure that everybody’s voices are heard because...
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Thousands March For Change and Racial Equality in Hartford
Nearly 4,000 people marched for justice in Hartford on Friday. They’re calling for change and racial equality.
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Windsor Town Council Declares Racism a Public Health Crisis
The resolution states that minorities are more likely to experience poor health outcomes as a consequence of inequities in economic stability, education, physical environment, food, and access to health care.
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Windsor to Vote on Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis
The town of Windsor is taking up a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis
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Young People Hold Peaceful Rally in Windsor
Windsor High School students led a rally to advocate for change and hundreds turned out to hear from them
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Bristol Holds Community Diversity Conversation
The past two weeks in the country have been filled with unrest, peaceful protests and calls for change. Now many are coming together to focus on fighting racism and improving equality, including with policing. “I came here because diversity means a lot to me,” said Dee Dee Durham of Bristol. That’s why Durham was among those who showed up...
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Bristol Holds Community Diversity Conversation
many are coming together to focus on fighting racism and improving equality, including with policing.