racial equality

A day after the guilty verdicts in the Derek Chauvin murder trial, community activists are looking at what needs to happen next and brainstorming proposals for the future. Akia S. Callum is used to being on the frontlines demanding change with other N.A.A.C.P. members. While former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges, Callum believes this...

Community activists and others say there is much more that still needs to be done after the guilty verdicts against Derek Chauvin.

Windsor soccer player Raeann Reid has created a club to help promote racial equality.

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...

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.

The Norwich NAACP Police Accountability Task Force met on Monday to discuss their findings after sitting down with the police chief back in July.

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...

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…

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.

Following several racist incidents around the state, the governor spoke out against hate crimes and racial slurs.

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…

Local brewers participate in an effort raising money for the Black Lives Matter movement and racial justice.

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...

Organizers say they wanted people to understand that they’re here for those who’ve been impacted by racism and won’t stop fighting.

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

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...

Nearly 4,000 people marched for justice in Hartford on Friday. They’re calling for change and racial equality.

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.

The town of Windsor is taking up a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis

Windsor High School students led a rally to advocate for change and hundreds turned out to hear from them