Community
Queen Ann Nzinga Center Hosting ‘Kwanzaa in May’
The Queen Ann Nzinga Center is hosting a “Kwanzaa in May’ event, saying, “Join us for a community celebration recognizing the achievements of our youth.” The Center adds, “Enjoy an afternoon of food, games, music, and more. This event is free and open to the public—all are welcome. Come celebrate with us and support the […]
Stronger Together: A Community Mental Health Fair to be Held at the New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library has announced that it will be hosting “Stronger Together: A Community Mental Health Fair” as part of Mental Health Awareness month. “This free event is open to all members of the community,” the Library says, “and will feature representatives from local organizations that offer support to individuals and families in […]
Insight New England Hosting Mother’s Day Self-Care Night
Insight New England is hosting Mother’s Day Self-Care Night. The event, organizers say, is to include, “free, fun, relaxation and sisterhood.” The event is to be May 23, 2025, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. It is to be held at 115 West Main Street. RSVPs are requested to Candyce Scott at 860-325-3119.
Hungerford Nature Center Hosting NatureFest
The Hungerford Nature Center is hosting a NatureFest event, saying the event will include, Animal Meet & GreetsGuided Nature WalksCraftsStorytimeFacepaintingGamesCT DEEP Table The event is May 3, 2025, from 10:00am to 12:00pm and from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The Center has website for tickets. The Hungerford Nature Center, at New Britain’s Hungerford Park, is at 191 […]
Grace Church Celebrating 83 Years “Loving God, Doing Good”
Community news from Grace CME Church Grace Church celebrates 83 years “Loving God, Doing Good” this Sunday! New Britain, April 27, 2025 – Pastor Thomas A. Mills, Jr. and congregation are pleased to announce that the Reverend Olu Brown of Atlanta, Georgia will preach this Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the 10 am worship service. […]
Alderwoman Sanchez Is Panelist at UCONN’s Latina Campaign School Saturday, April 26
Common Council Assistant Majority Leader Iris Sanchez (D-3) will participate in a panel discussion at the “Together United” conference sponsored by the University of Connecticut School of Social Work’s Puerto Rican/Latino Studies Project on Saturday, April 26th. The conference will be held at the Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Avenue in Hartford from 8:30 a.m. […]
Central Sports Film Fest Planned to Celebrate Connecticut’s Athletic Heritage
Central Connecticut State University has announced that it will host the Central Sports Film Fest. CCSU says that, “the Central Sports Film Fest is a cinematic celebration of Hartford sports legends and the stories that defined Connecticut’s athletic heritage. The two-day event features dynamic film screenings and conversations with creators and performers behind each production.” […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Hosting City Budget Webinar and April Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition are hosting an online City Budget Webinar and their April Community Meeting. Inviting people to its Budget Webinar, the Coalition says that, At the beginning of April Mayor Erin Stewart dropped her proposed budget — and once again, it’s full of the same old nonsense that ignores our community’s […]
In memory of Brian Keith Albert
Brian Keith Albert (71) passed away in February 2025. He was a life long resident of New Britain and a dedicated community organizer as well as very active in the local NAACP chapter. I had the privilege of serving with him two terms on the Common Council of New Britain where we became close friends. […]
NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition to Meet
The NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition April meeting has been planned. The meeting is to occur on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm at the Downtown District office at 33 Court Street. Hunter Mathena, the interim President of the Chamber of Commerce is to be the meeting’s guest.