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Speed cameras to be activated in Connecticut highway work zones June 1

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By Brianna Gurciullo, The Connecticut Department of Transportation has tested speed cameras at highway work zones, including the Interstate 91/Interstate 691/Route 15 interchange in Meriden, over the past several months. The agency plans to start issuing tickets this summer. Courtesy of the Connecticut Department of Transportation Speed cameras are set to be activated June 1 at some highway work zones in the...

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On the voting rights trail, bus riders to Montgomery retrace old steps while fighting a new fight

Inner City News - May 25, 2026

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — In 1965, Black Americans peacefully demonstrated for voting rights and were beaten by Alabama state troopers before returning two weeks later to complete their march under federal protection. Keith Odom was a toddler then. Now 62, the union man and grandfather of three retraced some of...

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Man Who Went Viral Over Redistricting Speech Considering Run For Office

Inner City News - May 25, 2026

By Black Information Network Marshan Camese attended a Louisiana State Senate committee hearing on May 12, where he criticized proposed congressional maps and called MAGA the “last breath of the Confederacy.” “I have no doubt in my mind that the map’s gonna pass. If y’all could give us less than zero seats,...

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How a Black American influencer did more for Caribbean tourism than big advertising budgets

Inner City News - May 25, 2026

by Bert Wilkinson In the past two weeks, the 21-year-old YouTube sensation IShowSpeed ably demonstrated how the global media landscape is changing with the growing importance of the social media world compared to traditional promotional and advertising outlets like newspapers, television networks, and billboards, among others. Speed visited 15 destinations from...

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Freed slaves started first Memorial Day in the U.S.

Inner City News - May 25, 2026

by Amsterdam News Memorial day is a day that is set aside to honor those who fought in for the United States Military. As many headed out to the beach or maybe a family barbeque enjoying the weather many might not be aware of the several different theories of...

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On the voting rights trail, bus riders to Montgomery retrace old steps while fighting a new fight

Inner City News - May 25, 2026 0

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — In 1965, Black Americans peacefully demonstrated for voting rights and were beaten by Alabama state troopers before returning two weeks...

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Man Who Went Viral Over Redistricting Speech Considering Run For Office

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By Black Information Network Marshan Camese attended a Louisiana State Senate committee hearing on May 12, where he criticized proposed congressional maps and called MAGA the...

Freed slaves started first Memorial Day in the U.S.

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by Amsterdam News Memorial day is a day that is set aside to honor those who fought in for the United States Military. As...

Agape Movement Recommended as Development Partner for the People’s Way Project in South Minneapolis

National News Inner City News - May 25, 2026 0

MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN RECORDER — “This moment is bigger than any one individual or organization,” said Bridgette Stewart of Agape Movement. “The People’s Way project...

Black Pastor Mark Burns Defends Trump Monument Amid Criticism

National News Inner City News - May 23, 2026 0

Critics compared the gold-leaf Trump monument to the biblical golden calf as supporters framed the statue as a symbol of divine protection and resilience. by...

Amy Sherald Comes Home: “American Sublime” Opens at the High Museum

National News Inner City News - May 22, 2026 0

THE ATLANTA VOICE — Amy Sherald’s mid-career retrospective, “American Sublime,” opens at the High Museum of Art, showcasing over 35 paintings and her unique...

Sustainable Travel Tips for Eco-Conscious Adventurers

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — One of the easiest ways travelers can make a positive impact is by supporting local businesses during their trips. Money spent...

From the Bottoms up: Black elected women rise in Georgia

National News Inner City News - May 21, 2026 0

It’s a historic night of victories up and down the ballot Higher Heights for America President and CEO Glynda C. Carr released the following statement...

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Speed cameras to be activated in Connecticut highway work zones June 1

Inner City News - May 25, 2026

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The Rembert Gift Keeps Giving

Inner City News - May 25, 2026

by Janday Wilson The New Haven independent The Thread That Binds: Three Generations Of The Rembert Family LegacyArtists in the Community ExhibitionWhitney CenterHamdenThrough Sept. 12 Nina Rembert with her plushies. Credit:...

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NHPS, Paras Settle Back-Pay Dispute

Inner City News - May 25, 2026

by Maya McFadden The New Haven independent The city’s school district has agreed to pay a total of $110,479.72 to 76 former paraprofessionals who had previously been excluded by the...

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Chillin’ Con “Carnage”

Inner City News - May 25, 2026

by Judy Lee Beats, Bits, & BytesBy thaChillCornerStella BluesNew HavenMay 22, 2026 I beat up over six Malcolms in two minutes. Do I even know anyone named Malcolm? While the rugged street...

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Children’s Hospital Celebrates Playground Rejuvenation

Inner City News - May 25, 2026

by Lisa Reisman A quiet swing on a swing set. A game of hopscotch. H-O-R-S-E. It all sounds simple, and it is. Its impact, though, can be profound, particularly for...

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The Bitsie Fund, Transferring Hands, Opens For 2026 Grants

Inner City News - May 23, 2026

The Bitsie Clark Fund for Artists . The following citizen contribution was submitted by members of the Bitsie Clark Fund for Artists. Applications for the grant, which you can find...

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Primary Petitioners Hurry Up & Wait

Inner City News - May 23, 2026

by Thomas Breen Sabin with campaign supporters, including Lisa Velasquez-Torres, outside 200 Orange Friday. Democratic Registrar of Voters Shannel Evans with Farmer, as he double checks that he can sign his...

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Conte School Pool To Stay Closed This Summer

Inner City News - May 23, 2026

by Maya McFadden The pool at Conte West Hills School won’t be open this summer after all — thanks to “tedious” procurement steps the school district still has to work...

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“Coffee With A Cop” Percolates In Fair Haven

Inner City News - May 23, 2026

by Allan Appel Chief Zannelli (right) with former alder Ernie Santiago and Santiago’s great-nephew Jadiel. William Wood and George Creamer Sr. both earnestly want the cops to please keep working to...

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Civilians Act Like Cops

Inner City News - May 23, 2026

by Mona Mahadevan Mayor Justin Elicker gets ready to conduct a traffic stop… …and comes across Alder Carmen Rodriguez, who played the part of an argumentative driver. Rodriguez had a Trump hat...

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City Sues Trump Over $1.776B “Slush Fund”

Inner City News - May 23, 2026

by Dereen Shirnekhi and Thomas Breen The Elicker administration has joined another lawsuit against the Trump administration — this time contesting a new “Anti-Weaponization Fund” that the mayor warns is...

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School Funding Commission Includes Teachers, Superintendents, Legislators, And A Mayor

Inner City News - May 23, 2026

by Donald Eng CTNewsJunkie HARTFORD, CT — The commission tasked with overhauling how the state funds public schools includes two state senators, two state representatives, a transit professional, two school...