activism
Community Birthday Cookout Celebrates Life of Katherine Colon – Continues Justice for Katherine Campaign
Family and friends of Katherine Colon and other activists held a special Birthday Community Cookout in Central Park on Sunday, “dedicated to honoring Katherine’s memory through harm reduction, food, love, and meaningful community connections.” The event included food, games and fond remembrances of Colon, along with a continuation of the Justice for Katherine campaign. That […]
Community Birthday Cookout for Katherine Colon Planned, Despite “Permit Dispute”
Family and friends of Katherine Colon say that they are inviting the community to special Birthday Community Cookout in Central Park on Sunday, despite, “the city of New Britain ongoing attempts to block the event in an attempt to further silence the Justice for Katherine movement.” The event is planned for Sunday, June 29th at […]
Tens of Thousands of People, Including Many from New Britain, March in Hartford in “No Kings” Protest
Perhaps 20,000 people marched at the State Capitol on Saturday, one of many “No Kings” protests across the country against the policies of President Donald Trump (R) and MAGA. Many New Britain residents were a part of this protest. Photojournalist Gregory Luke Gerratana captured images from the demonstration and this moment in history. No Kings said, […]
Local Residents Planning to Attend “No Kings Day of Defiance” Rally
New Britain residents say they are planning to attend an upcoming, “No Kings Day of Defiance” rally in Hartford, as part of a nationwide day of protest on Flag Day. No Kings says that, In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in […]
New Britain Residents Attending Remove/ Reverse/ Reclaim Protest
New Britain residents are encouraging local people to join them at the Hartford protest that is part of the nationwide Remove/Reverse/Reclaim protests that are to occur on April 5th at 3:00pm. The Hartford protest is to occur at the State Capitol on Capitol Avenue in Hartford. The April 5, 2025 protests are being organized by […]
New Britain Residents Attending Remove/ Reverse/ Reclaim Protest
New Britain residents are encouraging local people to join them at the Hartford protest that is part of the nationwide Remove/Reverse/Reclaim protests that are to occur on April 5th at 3:00pm. The Hartford protest is to occur at the State Capitol on Capitol Avenue in Hartford. The April 5, 2025 protests are being organized by […]
Neighborhood Activists Celebrate Stop Sign Restoration
North-Oak neighborhood residents are celebrating the restoration of the stop signs at the corner of Allen and Carlton streets.
Residents Organizing to Restore Allen St. Stop Sign
Neighbors are organizing for reinstallation of stop signs at Allen Street and Carlton Streets at the Board of Police Commissioners meeting.
Protesters Seek to “Release the Tapes” in Police Shooting Case
Protesters sought to “release the tapes” of the incident in which city police fired on the car the three young people were in.
2017 NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner to be November 17th
The New Britain Branch of NAACP will hold its annual Freedom Fund Dinner on Friday, November 17th, 2017. The reception for the event will be at 5:30pm and the dinner program will begin at 6:30pm. It will be held at Saint George Greek Orthodox Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., in New Britain. The annual dinner supports […]