Connecticut clergy and citizens from all faiths will come together in a day of action for justice and democratic awakening on Monday, September 12th at 11 AM. People of faith and conscience with gather in front of the legislative office building and present an eight point platform to policymakers at the State Capitol. The platform mirrors … Continue reading Join Moral Monday CT for a National Day of Action on Social Justice
Moral Monday CT to Host Rev. Barber Call to Action with DUE Coalition
On Thursday, September 8th at 6:30 PM, we will join the DUE Justice Coalition and many other social justice organizations from around the state as we welcome Reverend William Barber, Founder of the Moral Mondays movement in North Carolina. Rev. Barber will issue a call to action ahead of the fall electoral season. Faith leaders, … Continue reading Moral Monday CT to Host Rev. Barber Call to Action with DUE Coalition
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
Let My People Vote
Good News: There have been more than 76,000 new registrations since the start of the year and around half of those are people under 30. Bad News: In Connecticut, 30% of eligible voters are unregistered. (Unregistered or unaffiliated voters have until Monday to register with a party if they want to participate in the presidential primaries. Voter … Continue reading Let My People Vote
MLK Day of Service 2016
'our white brothers dismiss as "rabble rousers" and "outside agitators" those of us who employ nonviolent direct action...Let us all hope that the dark clouds of racial prejudice will soon pass away and the deep fog of misunderstanding will be lifted from our fear drenched communities, and in some not too distant tomorrow the radiant … Continue reading MLK Day of Service 2016