There is power in the word. The written word. The spoken word. Every Martin Luther King Day at the Peabody Museum the power in the word is on display as the invited poets take to the stage and take the audience on a high speed emotional roller coaster ride. In this space issues meet, collide […]
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(Mid day update) Robert King of The Angola 3 in New Haven
The Angola Three. Robert Hillary King, Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace These men are/were prisoners who were placed in the Angola Prison’s solitary confinement in 1972 after a prison guards murder. King spent 29 years in solitary confinement. His conviction was overturned and he was subsequently released. Wallace, was released October 1, 2013 and died October 4, 2013 from liver cancer. Woodfox has spent […]
Hot Undie Run For Fun – Chris Randall
Saturday was the first annual Hot Undie Run, which was a two mile trek that started at, and was organized by O’Tooles. The event was a benefit for the CT Diaper Bank (www.thediaperbank.org) – serving New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, Middletown and beyond. Amy and Alexa from Elm City Market Nick (left) with the Honorable Downtown Doug […]
Post Road Race Fun at the Green- Yancey Hitt
After the road race yesterday, I went downtown and took pictures of everyone having fun and celebrating on the Green. It was packed with runners and supporters from various cities throughout the state, if you missed it, you missed out! A woman celebrating running the final strech Post race runners relaxing on a bench A […]