Derell Wilson

Venture Smith was a slave who, while in Connecticut, earned and saved enough money to buy his freedom, his wife's and children's, as well as others. Born in 1729, Smith eventually owned over 130 acres of land, including a waterfront compound on the Salmon River with three houses, a dry dock, a blacksmith shop, and several warehouses before he passed away in 1805.

It is award season and Black History Month. So, of course, we need to highlight the trailblazing Hattie McDaniel.

History was made in the NFL a little over four years ago when an all-black crew took the field in Florida to work the L.A. Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on a Monday night.

Throughout February, I hope to provide a daily insight, highlighting people, places, and things that are a part of Black History that you may or may not know about.

The theme for this year's month-long celebration is “African Americans and the Arts,” which spotlights Black Americans who excelled in various fields of creative expression, and the influence they have on our country's culture.

I wanted to thank you all for attending the Senior Resources event at the Rose City Senior Center on Friday. I hope it was informative and helpful.

With brutally cold temperatures impacting Connecticut, the state’s severe cold weather protocol has been activated through noon on Monday, January 22, 2024.

Dr. King continues to inspire and affect racial progress today. His work paved the way for positive change, fostering a society that values justice, equality, and human rights.