There is much talk about the gun violence in the city of New Haven. Often lost in those discussions are those that are left behind when the violence has ended. Bereavement Care Network is designed to deal with just that group of individuals (Read about the network here). On Saturday, a beautiful and unseasonably warm […]
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West River International Peace Festival -Gary Winfield
In New Haven we too often find ourselves in a conversation about gun violence. The conversations about stemming the tide or ending it are centered in the violent act. The celebration of peace that takes place yearly is an opportunity to focus on peace not just as an alternative to recent acts of violence but […]
Future Project – New Haven’s Movement Dance Showcase – Jeffrey Kerekes
Before The Show Behind The Scenes Before the Show Carole Richardson, New Haven Academy Picket Dance Crew, New Haven Academy Frankie Chappo, High School In The Community Colasia Claxton, New Haven Academy Nick Villacis, New Haven Academy Daryl M. Whiten, Save Our Sons Jedi The Definition Dance Team, Wilbur Cross The Definition Dance Team, Wilbur […]
Sandy Hook Elementary School Vigil On New Haven Green – Jeffrey Kerekes & Chris Randall
Out thoughts are with the families of Sandy Hook. Part of what we love about New Haven, is the community. Today the community of New Haven came out to support the community of Newtown, CT. These photos are meant to show the solidarity of people from different communities at times like these. Add caption
Plenty of Free Parking – Jeffrey Kerekes
There was plenty of free parking on Thanksgiving Day in downtown New Haven. It looked like a ghost town. This happens predictably a few times a year but still a bit weird to experience. I guess this is what downtown Hartford goes through after 5pm all the time :-). From my camera phone.
West River Int’l Day of Peace Celebration – Chris Randall
West River activist Paula Panzarella addressing the crowd Hayward Gatling and Katro Storm among the crowd Chaplain Abdoul Malik and Chaplain Matiniah reciting a Muslim prayer of peace in Arabic, then in English Mary Stoudmire (center stage) delivering a Christian prayer for peace, immediately following a Jewish prayer by Ellen Ruben standing to her right Tyisha Walker presenting a commendation from the N. […]