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At Black Business Expo, Hartford businesses make sales—and build community
The event aims to promote the growing Black business community, showing off the entrepreneurial spirit and the range of opportunities.
CT advocates protest arrest of Hartford activist by ICE
Hartford resident Victor Sanchez, member of Make the Road CT and Hartford Deportation Defense, was detained by ICE Wednesday, advocates said.
Hartford doula training targets gaps in care for Spanish speakers
The Hispanic Health Council’s doula program is conducted entirely in Spanish and aims to address a maternal health gap in Hartford.
Does the Connecticut Sun help the local economy? It’s complicated
Some want the WNBA’s CT Sun to play in Hartford’s newly refurbished arena. But the potential economic benefits are unclear.
Hartford students return with high-fives: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’
The annual celebration of students became Calling All Brothers, which provides mentorship, positive role models and educational support.