“We Remember” Rally 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s death “We Remember” We will bear witness -- commemorating King's legacy and vision. We will join in an urgent, common bond to act together- now and in the future- for a living wage, for ALL people to have quality affordable health care, for strong fully funded public … Continue reading We Remember Rally
Labor Day: a History of Racial Injustice
Labor Day was created at the exclusion of black workers. It was established in 1894 by President Grover Cleveland to honor and appease dissatisfied [white] railroad workers. Blacks were prohibited from joining the railroad worker’s union. Excluded from the right to even fight for fair work and wages, the Pullman porters formed their own union. … Continue reading Labor Day: a History of Racial Injustice
What We Are To Be About…
Resist the idea that this nation's greatness must hedge on archaic tropes of white supremacy.
A Black Woman’s Perspective on the Million Women March
This is a time of resistance, our eyes are open, our ears are listening, and our voices are going to be heard. I urge my fellow women to stay strong in solidarity, stay woke, and fight back.
Nuns on the Bus “Mend the Gap” Stop in Hartford Hosted by Moral Monday CT
On July 24th, the Nuns on the Bus, lead by Sister Simone Campbell, came to Hartford for their “Mending the Gaps” tour across the U.S. While in Hartford, Moral Monday CT hosted the group and discussed efforts towards racial justice in Hartford and the state at large. The lunch was hosted by Rev. Curtis Farr … Continue reading Nuns on the Bus “Mend the Gap” Stop in Hartford Hosted by Moral Monday CT
