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Congressional Black Caucus urges corporations to fight attacks on majority-Black districts 

by Jon Powell, Revolt.tv The caucus is asking more than 250 companies to condemn GOP-led redistricting efforts and show support for Black political representation. Key Takeaways The Congressional Black Caucus sent a letter to more than 250 corporations urging them to oppose GOP-led redistricting efforts that could eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts. Lawmakers are asking companies to publicly condemn the new maps, meet with...

NHPS Shifts To Opt-In Busing For High Schools

by Maya McFadden As part of a transportation cost-cutting effort, New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) high schoolers will need to opt in to the school district’s bus system by June 18 — or else find another way to get to school this fall. NHPS Supt. Madeline Negrón provided that update Tuesday...

Next-Gen Dems See Path To Party Revival

by Paul Bass The Democratic National Committee (DNC) got some good news in New Haven Tuesday. If it chooses to hear it. Three up-and-coming elected officials of the future finally delivered the party a 2024 election port-mortem and roadmap for a future revival that includes winning a new generation of voters...

Elks “Senior” Prom Bridges Generations

by Lisa Reisman Tywon Davender and Johan Matos-Euceda modeling their new threads, courtesy of the New Haven Elks. Amid the sea of tuxedos and gowns marking this season, the New Haven Elks Club staged a variation on a theme at the Dixwell Q House gymnasium: a literal senior prom, with seniors...

Advocates Celebrate $350K For Food Aid In City Budget

by Staff The Greater New Haven Coordinated Food Assistance Network (CFAN) sent out the following email press release Wednesday morning after Tuesday night’s budget vote by the Board of Alders. Click here and here to read about CFAN’s advocacy this budget cycle. CFAN Commends the City of New Haven’s Commitment of...

Verbal Slap Rises To First In The Country

By Lucy Gellman Tarishi “Midnight” Shuler and Michael “Chief” Peterson stand at attention, eyes fixed on the audience. Their hands rest clasped at their waists,...

For a group of Vietnam vets, opposing Trump’s arch is about being “loyal to the country”

By  Add CBS News on Google Washington — Shaun Byrnes and Jon Gundersen have served multiple presidents throughout their decades in the military and State...

Black Teens Face a Hidden Crisis of Dating Violence

By Word In Black JENNIFER PORTER GORE Mental health counselor Regine Roy had “a situation” on her hands. More accurately, the 17-year-old female member of...

Uganda confirms new Ebola cases as virus spreads beyond Congo border 

by Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku, Face2FaceAfrica.com Scenes outside the Ministry of Health headquarters in Kampala as Uganda steps up Ebola response measures. Photo credit: Hajarah Nalwadda via...

Brazil: What happened to the savings accounts of enslaved people held at state-owned bank Caixa?

 by Mildred Europa Taylor, Face2FaceAfrica.com Enslaved people in 19th-century Brazil opened accounts at Caixa Econômica Federal, the country’s state-owned bank, to save money to buy their own freedom...

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

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

Man Who Went Viral Over Redistricting Speech Considering Run For Office

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.

by Amsterdam News   Memorial day is a day that is set aside to honor those who fought in for the United States Military. As...
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“This Is Our Ministry:” Ribbon Cutting Makes Tia Russell’s Move To Hamden Official

By Lucy Gellman , who have led TRDS/TRAC for the past 13 years, and have deep roots in New Haven. Lucy Gellman Photos.  Just off a quiet, rain-splattered Marne Street,...

NHPS Shifts To Opt-In Busing For High Schools

by Maya McFadden As part of a transportation cost-cutting effort, New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) high schoolers will need to opt in to the school district’s bus system by June...

Next-Gen Dems See Path To Party Revival

by Paul Bass The Democratic National Committee (DNC) got some good news in New Haven Tuesday. If it chooses to hear it. Three up-and-coming elected officials of the future finally delivered...

Elks “Senior” Prom Bridges Generations

by Lisa Reisman Tywon Davender and Johan Matos-Euceda modeling their new threads, courtesy of the New Haven Elks. Amid the sea of tuxedos and gowns marking this season, the New Haven...

Advocates Celebrate $350K For Food Aid In City Budget

by Staff The Greater New Haven Coordinated Food Assistance Network (CFAN) sent out the following email press release Wednesday morning after Tuesday night’s budget vote by the Board of Alders....

Waters That Unite Us

By Rev. Dr. Leon Bailey Jr. “Faith Matters” is a column that features pieces written by local religious figures. Our world is strained by division and uncertainty. It’s refreshing to pause...

Fair Haven Dad Seeks Refuge From ICE At School

by Dereen Shirnekhi Tuesday morning’s run-in with ICE agents at Blatchley and Pine. Credit: Contributed photo Mayor Justin Elicker on Tuesday: “It’s concerning that ICE is attempting to arrest someone with...

4 Students Vie For School-Board Seat

by Maya McFadden Riverside junior Jhalynn McLaure (right) speaks up at Friday’s candidate forum. A later high-school start time, Yondr usage only as a punishment, and more consistently available school counselors...

Fairfield police project $3.2 million in speed camera fines in first month

FAIRFIELD — Fairfield police are projecting fines from speed cameras in school zones will accumulate to $3.2 million in June, the first month tickets will be issued using data collected...

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

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 Rembert Gift Keeps Giving

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:...

NHPS, Paras Settle Back-Pay Dispute

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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By Lucy Gellman Tarishi “Midnight” Shuler and Michael “Chief” Peterson stand at attention, eyes fixed on the audience. Their hands rest clasped at their waists, expectant. Shoulders roll back. Shuler...

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By  Add CBS News on Google Washington — Shaun Byrnes and Jon Gundersen have served multiple presidents throughout their decades in the military and State...

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Uganda confirms new Ebola cases as virus spreads beyond Congo border 

by Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku, Face2FaceAfrica.com Scenes outside the Ministry of Health headquarters in Kampala as Uganda steps up Ebola response measures. Photo credit: Hajarah Nalwadda via...

Brazil: What happened to the savings accounts of enslaved people held at state-owned bank Caixa?

 by Mildred Europa Taylor, Face2FaceAfrica.com Enslaved people in 19th-century Brazil opened accounts at Caixa Econômica Federal, the country’s state-owned bank, to save money to buy their own freedom...

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

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

Man Who Went Viral Over Redistricting Speech Considering Run For Office

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.

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

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