A False Sense of Superiority: Racial Prejudice and Cultural Appropriation

Moral Monday CT invited a young Hartford-based artist, Mieykeya Nycole McClendon,  to share her work with us.  Her capstone project focuses on the social injustices faced by people of African descent in the United States. Her project displays the reality of cultural appropriation and racial prejudice in America. In her own words... "The first painting that I completed is called … Continue reading A False Sense of Superiority: Racial Prejudice and Cultural Appropriation

Pilgrim Foot and Knee

Some say America is experiencing a whitelash against black self-determination and power…that Trumpism would never be possible without the Presidency of Barack Obama. The proverb states that until the lions have their own storytellers, the history of the hunt will glorify the hunter. The power of story, history and propaganda are demonstrated in films such … Continue reading Pilgrim Foot and Knee

2016: the Year in Review

With you, we have built a uniquely Connecticut movement for racial justice, rooted in faith and conscience.  We are bold and honored to be connected to both national and international movements for black lives -- and movements for social justice for marginalized and oppressed people. At the head of 2017, we take a look back. … Continue reading 2016: the Year in Review