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Connecticut could test speed cameras on highways in pilot program under new bill

By Brianna Gurciullo, Staff Writer Motorists travel on Interstate 84 east, left, with the Exit 48A and 48B off-ramps, center, in Hartford, Conn., on Friday, November 14, 2025. Connecticut could allow a pilot program for speed cameras on highways under a new bill before the state legislature.  The General Assembly’s Transportation Committee approved more than a dozen bills, taking aim at issues...

More Than 40 ‘No Kings Day’ Protests Planned In CT For March 28

by Viktoria Sundqvist More than 40 events have been planned throughout Connecticut for March 28 as part of a national “No Kings Day” event, including at the State Capitol in Hartford.  Protests will start as early as 9 a.m. and run through the day and into the afternoon in some locations....

Rejected many times, Sinners’ Autumn Durald Arkapaw now first woman and first Black person to win best cinematography Oscar my Mildred Europa Taylor, 

By Face2FaceAfrica.com Sinners’ director of photography Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win the Oscar for best cinematography at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday. Arkapaw, who worked with Sinners director Ryan Coogler on the superhero sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, is only the fourth woman nominated for the award, and the first woman...

Misty Copeland’s Oscar Perfection After a Total Hip Replacement 

 by Corynne Corbett, BlackHealthMatters.com One of the most dynamic moments of the 2026 Oscars was the performance of “I Lied to You,” featuring the cast of the film Sinners and special guests. One standout moment was ballerina Misty Copeland effortlessly commanding the stage 12 weeks after undergoing hip replacement surgery. She was pirouette-perfection in...

Congressional leaders refer Kristi Noem to Justice Department for perjury investigation

By Atlanta Daily World Atlanta Daily World stands as the first Black daily publication in America. Started in 1927 by Morehouse College graduate W.A. Scott. Currently owned by Real Times Media, ADW is one of the most influential Black newspapers in the nation. On Monday, March 16, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking...

BEVEL TEAMS UP WITH LARENZ TATE TO RAISE THE STANDARD FOR MEN’S BODY CARE WITH NEW BREAKTHROUGH BODY CREAM

Designed For Continuous Hydration With Deep Moisture, Fast Absorption, And A Light, Elevated Scent ATLANTA, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BEVEL has expanded its grooming lineup with its first-ever body cream, created to deliver lasting hydration and skin comfort for men. The BEVEL Body Cream is formulated to keep skin healthy and smooth year-round, addressing a...

Author Details History of Black Leisure Sites in Southland

LOS ANGELES WAVE — At a Black Women for Wellness Black History Month presentation Feb. 13, author Alison Rose Jefferson chronicled the history of several recreational sites developed by African Americans. She spoke about the impact of Blacks creating spaces for leisure had on the surrounding community and the...

Frozen Overnight: Inside America’s Uneven Bank Account Seizure Laws

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent American families are carrying more debt than at any point in the nation’s history. As debt collection...

Misty Copeland’s Oscar Perfection After a Total Hip Replacement 

 by Corynne Corbett, BlackHealthMatters.com One of the most dynamic moments of the 2026 Oscars was the performance of “I Lied to You,” featuring the cast of...

Congressional leaders refer Kristi Noem to Justice Department for perjury investigation

By Atlanta Daily World Atlanta Daily World stands as the first Black daily publication in America. Started in 1927 by Morehouse College graduate W.A. Scott....

Author Details History of Black Leisure Sites in Southland

LOS ANGELES WAVE — At a Black Women for Wellness Black History Month presentation Feb. 13, author Alison Rose Jefferson chronicled the history of...

A Hundred Years of Healing: The Return of Riverside Hospital and the Legacy That Never Left Third Ward

There is a particular kind of grace that belongs only to things built against the odds — buildings that absorbed the weight of a...

Former NBA star Jalen Rose says there is a ‘residue of slavery’ in the NBA, Black-led sports

 by Mildred Europa Taylor, Face2FaceAfrica.com Former NBA star Jalen Rose believes there is a “residue of slavery” in Black-led sports like basketball and football, largely due to how...

FAMU Drum Major Graces the Oscars Stage 

By courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com The first female head drum major of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Marching “100” recently appeared on the stage of the 98th...

The Many Names, and Many Roles, of Grandparents Today

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Some grandparents can rely on Social Security, pensions, and investments for support. Others may need to continue working just to make...
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More Than 40 ‘No Kings Day’ Protests Planned In CT For March 28

by Viktoria Sundqvist More than 40 events have been planned throughout Connecticut for March 28 as part of a national “No Kings Day” event, including at the State Capitol in...

Elks To Build New Cultural Center

by Thomas Breen The New Haven independent The Elks Club plans to build a new 6,000 square-foot cultural center with classrooms, a computer lab, and spaces for “intergenerational connection” on...

St. Patrick’s Day Parade, In Photos

by Chris Randall The New Haven independent New Haven’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade brought music and marching and oh so many colorful outfits to Chapel Street Sunday. Independent photographer Chris...

NHPD Doubles Down On License Plate Readers

by Mona Mahadevan The New Haven independent The New Haven Police Department has received $750,000 in federal funds to purchase more crime-fighting technology, including automatic license plate readers — a...

Man Arrested After Hill Shooting

by Thomas Breen The New Haven independent City police arrested a 29-year-old man in the Hill on Saturday following the shooting of a 37-year-old woman in the arm in an...

Inspector General Probes Apparent Suicide After Standoff

by Thomas Breen The New Haven independent (Updated) The state inspector general’s office has begun a preliminary investigation into the death of a 34-year-old New Havener who had barricaded himself...

At SCSU, Oscar Klein Opens A Portal

Solé Scott The New Haven independent Bright lights shine overhead. The floor below stretches out like an invitation. On the walls, quiet scenes of woods and winter wait for a...

Man Arrested After Hill Shooting

by Thomas Breen The New Haven independent City police arrested a 29-year-old man in the Hill on Saturday following the shooting of a 37-year-old woman in the arm in an...

Tenants Union VP Testifies In Landlord-Retaliation Case

by Mona Mahadevan The vice president of the Connecticut Tenants Union (CTTU) went to court on Thursday to testify before a judge about his experience fighting a landlord’s alleged retaliatory...

Swastika, “Messages Of Hate” Found In Hillhouse Bathroom

by Maya McFadden Hillhouse students discovered a swastika and hateful messages targeting the Jewish and Black communities in a second-floor bathroom Thursday — leading the principal to reach out to...

State Tees Up $250K For English Station Park-Pool Plan

by Thomas Breen The city is one key step closer to receiving a $250,000 grant from the state to help with “visioning and planning” for the Elicker administration’s proposed conversion...

DeLauro: I Can Still Deliver

by Paul Bass A record number of Rosa DeLauro’s colleagues are fleeing Congress. They say the system has grown too dysfunctional. DeLauro, by contrast, is running hard for a 19th two-year...
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Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent American families are carrying more debt than at any point in the nation’s history. As debt collection lawsuits climb back to pre-pandemic...

Misty Copeland’s Oscar Perfection After a Total Hip Replacement 

 by Corynne Corbett, BlackHealthMatters.com One of the most dynamic moments of the 2026 Oscars was the performance of “I Lied to You,” featuring the cast of...

Congressional leaders refer Kristi Noem to Justice Department for perjury investigation

By Atlanta Daily World Atlanta Daily World stands as the first Black daily publication in America. Started in 1927 by Morehouse College graduate W.A. Scott....

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LOS ANGELES WAVE — At a Black Women for Wellness Black History Month presentation Feb. 13, author Alison Rose Jefferson chronicled the history of...

A Hundred Years of Healing: The Return of Riverside Hospital and the Legacy That Never Left Third Ward

There is a particular kind of grace that belongs only to things built against the odds — buildings that absorbed the weight of a...

Former NBA star Jalen Rose says there is a ‘residue of slavery’ in the NBA, Black-led sports

 by Mildred Europa Taylor, Face2FaceAfrica.com Former NBA star Jalen Rose believes there is a “residue of slavery” in Black-led sports like basketball and football, largely due to how...

FAMU Drum Major Graces the Oscars Stage 

By courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com The first female head drum major of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Marching “100” recently appeared on the stage of the 98th...

The Many Names, and Many Roles, of Grandparents Today

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Some grandparents can rely on Social Security, pensions, and investments for support. Others may need to continue working just to make...

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A livable home isn’t just about square footage; it’s about how the space actually feels and functions. Kitchen updates, bathroom refreshes, outdoor spaces, and...
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