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Beyond the Hill: Hopkins School Building Connections in New Haven

When Angela Wardlaw ’84 returned to Hopkins School in 1995, she saw an opportunity to make a difference—not only for students on campus, but for young people throughout her hometown of New Haven. Over the next 31 years, Wardlaw served in several roles at Hopkins, an independent school serving students in grades 7 through 12. As the School's first Director...

Understanding neurodegenerative disorders and the recent innovations changing care

By. BlackPressUSA Advanced early diagnosis tools and disease-modifying therapies are innovations in neurotechnology helping reshape care for neurodegenerative disorders. Some take the form of blood-based markers and protein quantification, while others are immunotherapies for active targeting.  Through these innovations, people with neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease can benefit...

Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Ads Draw Bipartisan Criticism

President Donald Trump declares that “this is the final battle” in one of several taxpayer-funded television ads airing ahead of November’s midterm elections, prompting bipartisan scrutiny over whether the spots violate federal law. The 30-second ad is a black-and-white video of Trump walking down a hall over audio of his...

Math, Reading, Collaboration, Independence: One Morning In A First-Grade Classroom

by Maya McFadden First grader Dallas celebrates being one of the first to finish her reading assignment. Nathan Hale first grader Januel held out eight fingers, then carefully counted three down. With five fingers remaining, he picked up his pencil and wrote that answer on the math worksheet in front of...

Lawyer To Lawyers: Join Fight Against ICE

by Thomas Breen National Immigration Law Center President Kica Matos: “Today, one of the most ordinary acts of American life — getting on a plane — has become a trap, even for people following the process.” “My call is to every attorney,” Glenn Formica said at City Hall on Monday. “I...

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS CAN SOON BEGIN ACCESSING NEW FINANCIAL HELP THROUGH ACCESS HEALTH CT

Eligible early childhood educators can receive the state subsidy when enrolling during the 2027 Open Enrollment Period HARTFORD, Conn. (Sept. 28, 2026) –Access Health CT (AHCT), Connecticut’s official health insurance marketplace, announced that eligible early childhood educators in the state will have access to new financial help when enrolling in an...

S&P Ups CT’s Debt Outlook To Positive

by Donald Eng HARTFORD, CT — S&P Global has revised Connecticut’s debt rating outlook from stable to positive and affirmed its AA- bond rating, according to a statement from the company Thursday. In the statement, S&P said the rating revision “reflects our view of Connecticut’s commitment to reducing its high unfunded...

Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Ads Draw Bipartisan Criticism

President Donald Trump declares that “this is the final battle” in one of several taxpayer-funded television ads airing ahead of November’s midterm elections, prompting...

Two Looming Threats Every Alameda County Elder Should Know About

Federal changes enacted under H.R. 1 are bringing new eligibility, reporting, and coverage rules beginning in 2027. Although Californians age 65 and older and...

Rulings leave questions lingering in Nolan Wells case

A grand jury declines charges in the Nolan Wells case, a Jackson man pleads not guilty in Tasia Fortune’s hanging death, and a Maryland suicide...

Doulas Are Helping Black California Moms Navigate Pregnancy–Even as High Mortality Rates Persist

In California, Black women experience the highest pregnancy-related mortality rate — about four times greater than other women, according to statistics. From 2021 to...

    Sept. 30 Re-Opening of African American Civil War Museum to Feature ‘From Slavery to the White House’ – the Life of First...

During her speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, then First Lady Michelle Obama famously declared, "I wake up every morning in a...

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Joins Livingstone College as a Visiting Scholar in Residence  

Renowned scholar, professor, author and cultural critic joins Livingstone for four-part residency exploring Black thought, faith, hip-hop, politics and democracy      ...

Statement from the President of the National Association of Black Journalists on Press Ban

TEXAS METRO NEWS — The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to deny access to MS NOW journalists and...

Peter Magubane: a Camera Against Apartheid

THE POSITIVE COMMUNITY — Peter Magubane, a pioneering South African photographer, dedicated his life to documenting the realities of apartheid. Born in 1932, Magubane...

Newsom Signs Addictive Social Media Law to Protect Kids

Newsom said California’s approach focuses on the features that can encourage excessive social media use rather than taking the broader step of banning teenagers...

HBCU Leaders, Corporate Partners Convene in D.C. to Strengthen Support for Black Colleges’ Athletic Programs

By BlackPressUSA Newswire Commissioners from HBCU athletic conferences joined university presidents and corporate leaders in Washington on Tuesday, Sept. 15, for the Salute to HBCU...
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Officials, Advocates Decry ICE Detentions At Airports In CT

by Donald Eng CTNewsJunkie NEW HAVEN, CT — Mayor Justin Elicker expects the management at Tweed New Haven Airport to follow the law and no more at least when it...

Math, Reading, Collaboration, Independence: One Morning In A First-Grade Classroom

by Maya McFadden First grader Dallas celebrates being one of the first to finish her reading assignment. Nathan Hale first grader Januel held out eight fingers, then carefully counted three down....

Lawyer To Lawyers: Join Fight Against ICE

by Thomas Breen National Immigration Law Center President Kica Matos: “Today, one of the most ordinary acts of American life — getting on a plane — has become a trap,...

S&P Ups CT’s Debt Outlook To Positive

by Donald Eng HARTFORD, CT — S&P Global has revised Connecticut’s debt rating outlook from stable to positive and affirmed its AA- bond rating, according to a statement from the...

Fazio: CT Needs Leadership On Tax, Spending Cuts

by Donald Eng STRATFORD, CT — State Sen. Ryan Fazio, the Republican candidate for governor, returned to a familiar topic earlier this week, proposing billions of dollars in tax reductions...

‘Pay Attention’ Urges CT Official After DOT Worker Killed On I-95

by Viktoria Sundqvist HARTFORD, CT – The leader of Connecticut’s transportation agency is urging drivers to slow down and pay attention after a state worker was killed on Interstate 95...

The Matter of Memory

By Jacquelyn Gleisner Two dark eyes peer out from light blue boxing headgear. They belong to a young man, centrally placed on a wooden stool within a large painting. His...

Yale Pitches 2 New Hill Developments

by Brandon Cortes Hill Alder Angel Hubbard on Thursday: “Nothing that y’all bring to the Hill will happen without us being in it.” Credit: Brandon Cortes photo Yale unveiled plans on...

Gas Gaffe Earned Labor Relations Director One-Day Unpaid Suspension

by Thomas Breen The city’s labor relations director was suspended without pay for one day last September after she filled up her personal car’s tank with gasoline from the municipal...

Friday’s Grand Prix & Pizza Costume Party, In Photos

by Chris Volpe Independent photographer Chris Volpe was on the scene. See above and below for his photos from the 11th annual A-1 Toyota Apizza Feast and New Haven Grand...

Did Bodysnatchers Kidnap Elicker, Negrón?

by Paul Bass (Opinion) Hello, 911? I’d like to report a double kidnapping. At least it looks like it might be a kidnapping. The victims would be one Mayor Justin Elicker and...

Clemons To Step Down As ConnCORP CEO

by Staff The Dixwell Plaza redeveloper ConnCORP announced on Friday that the organization’s founding CEO, Erik Clemons, will be stepping down from his post on Oct. 7. See below for Friday’s...
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Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Ads Draw Bipartisan Criticism

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Rulings leave questions lingering in Nolan Wells case

A grand jury declines charges in the Nolan Wells case, a Jackson man pleads not guilty in Tasia Fortune’s hanging death, and a Maryland suicide...

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    Sept. 30 Re-Opening of African American Civil War Museum to Feature ‘From Slavery to the White House’ – the Life of First...

During her speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, then First Lady Michelle Obama famously declared, "I wake up every morning in a...

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Joins Livingstone College as a Visiting Scholar in Residence  

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Peter Magubane: a Camera Against Apartheid

THE POSITIVE COMMUNITY — Peter Magubane, a pioneering South African photographer, dedicated his life to documenting the realities of apartheid. Born in 1932, Magubane...

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