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After fatal shootings by police, Hartford community comes together
A week after the latest shooting, the shock remains, Hartford leaders say, and groups are working together to alleviate lingering trauma.
During Muslim Heritage Month, a new welcoming space is created
The Crescent Ball was meant as a safe space to exist, share a meal, listen to music, spoken word, and meet other CT Muslims.
What is a doula and how can I get one in Hartford?
Here’s what you need to know about what a doula is, how much their services can cost and how to find one in Hartford.
New ‘People’s Migrant School’ in Hartford connects UConn to community
UConn and the Hartford Deportation Defense launched the ‘People’s Migrant School’ to build bridges with the city’s immigrants.
La nueva ‘Escuela Popular Migrante’ en Hartford conecta UConn con la comunidad
UConn, junto con el Colectivo de Defensa de Hartford, inauguró el sábado en Hartford la primera sesión de la nueva “Escuela Popular Migrante”.
Hartford’s Caribbean Museum offers chance to ‘tell our own story’
The new Caribbean Museum is the result of the West Indian Social Club’s organizing, mutual aid and cultural work in Hartford.