Kai Belton

Happy Thanksgiving!

View this email in your browser Dear Neighbor, We are thankful to call the great State of Connecticut home. I am grateful for your support! I recently visited the Middlesex County CT NAACP Girls Reading Program, which read My Hair, My Crown, and learned braiding techniques from the talented India West. Watching them braid their mannequins brought me right back to my own childhood, a home full of braiders, culture, and love. My mother still braids my hair to this day. Moments like this remind me why the CROWN Act matters so much in Connecticut. Our hair is identity, culture, and confidence, and our girls deserve to show up fully as themselves. Small Business Saturday shines a spotlight on locally owned businesses. It encourages folks to shop small and support their communities during the busy holiday shopping season. By participating, you can find unique, personalized gifts while contributing to the local economy by keeping money within your community. Small Business Saturday fosters a sense of connection, strengthening neighborhoods and ensuring that local businesses, which are often the heart of their communities, continue to thrive. You can find local businesses participating in Small Business Saturday by clicking HERE. Sincerely, Kai Belton State Representative Website Email Forward to a friend | Unsubscribe from this list | Update subscription preferences