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Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Recognizing Juneteenth as a Legal State Holiday (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law Public Act 22-128, which establishes a new legal state holiday on June 19 known as Juneteenth Independence Day. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is the oldest known …

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By Dwight Bachman, Public Relations OfficerEastern Connecticut State University Two African American women—Bobbi Brown, a Communication major from Hartford, and Aiyanna Ward, a Biology major from Waterbury—were among the more than 950 Eastern Connecticut State University students who graduated on May 18 at the XL Center. Both have left an indelible print on the university.  Brown, …

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By Dwight Bachman On June 4, the Windham/Willimantic Branch of the NAACP, the fastest growing chapter in Connecticut, heard UConn Psychology Dr. Professor Carlita Cotton encouraged a packed house on the lake at the Lakeview Restaurant in Coventry to grapple with the NAACP’s theme of “fighting forward,” the theme of the organization’s Annual Fundraiser Luncheon.  The …

“Fight Forward!” UConn Professor Tells Windham/Willimantic NAACP 
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New Haven – Vanessa Roberts Avery, 47, of West Hartford, was sworn in today as the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut by Chief U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in New Haven.  President Joe Biden nominated Ms. Avery to serve as U.S. Attorney on January 26, 2022, and the U.S. Senate confirmed …

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These distinguished Connecticut State Troopers gathered Friday (2-11-23) on then steps of the State Capital. In 1995 there were only about 15 black trooper men only. Today in celebration of Black History they along with the new breed of men and women Troopers gather to show long awaited progress. We all are so proud of …

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