CHICAGO – When the wounds are caused by generations of racism, it takes a group like the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N’COBRA) to do the necessary deep cleaning. Since 1987, N’COBRA has been the leading mass coalition dedicated to obtaining Reparations for African descendants in America. Most recently, their work has …
Concerned Black Women Issue a Call:Show Us the Money!By Kent Ashworth Hartford – Five Black women leaders concerned for their communities have called on Connecticut’s congressional delegation to investigate whether federal relief funds have reached the human beings and neighborhoods most desperate for support amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Warning of the “possible disparate, economic impact …
By Stacy M. Brown Jonathan “DaBaby” Kirk met with Black leaders and HIV advocates to discuss HIV facts and share personal stories of living and thriving with HIV./By Azhern123 via wikimedia commons National – In a virtual, private meeting with artist Jonathan “DaBaby” Kirk to discuss HIV facts and share personal stories of living and thriving …
-Commentary By Dr. Mark Mitchell Pollution from cars, trucks, and buses threaten everyone’s health. Yet the data are clear. African Americans and Latinos in Connecticut breathe in toxic pollution at 30 and 27% higher concentrations, respectively, than white residents. In fact, this disproportionate exposure to air pollution increases the likelihood of death from COVID-19. But …
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By Lauren Malenchini Better for your health and better for the environment is the lesson Amanda Courtney Powell, founder of GRDN KTCHN, hopes to convey to customers across Connecticut. Hartford – GRDN KTCHN (pronounced garden kitchen), creates delicious vegan dishes inspired by the meals Powell enjoyed most while growing up in her African American household …
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By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Early in the pandemic, and with the initial release of the vaccines, there was much discussion about disparities and how non people of color were getting doses of the vaccine that should have gone to our communities. There were complaints about how there …
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CT Congressman John Larson – Urges Families to Take Action to Ensure They Receive Their Child Tax Credit Payments Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Catholic Charities, Mayor Bronin, and local families to highlight the first monthly Child Tax Credit advance payments that went out today. Larson helped lead the effort in the Ways and Means Committee …
Hearing the Countless Concerns about COVID-19 Vaccination News Analysis by (Former CT Health Commissioner) Renée Coleman Mitchell and Kent Ashworth Hartford, CT – On TV, “Vaccine Hesitancy” has become the go-to label for suspicion held by individuals who see the COVID-19 shot as a crapshoot … even though scientists and available research advise that the …
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities (DPF) announces that ‘The Pothole Killer’ has returned and has already begun repairing potholes in the Park City on main and highly traveled roads. The City of Bridgeport has leased the repair tool for two to three weeks which will allow for the DPF crew to …
(Hartford, CT) – Hartford’s Mayor Luke Bronin and President Maxien Robinson-Lewin of the Greater Hartford Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored people (NAACP), will join members of the community in a ribbon cutting ceremony at 99 maple Avenue in Hartford to celebrate the grand opening of Burke’s Oasis Caribbean & West Indian Restaurant …
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