22 March, 2026

New Britain Racial Justice Coalition

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Local Organizations to Host Iftar Event – From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance

The CT Peopleโ€™s Survival Programs (CT-PSP) and the Muslim Justice Center have announced an event, โ€œBlack History Iftar & Discussion: From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance.โ€ An Iftar, organizers note, “is the evening meal during the month of Ramadan, when Muslims break their daily fast at sunset. Beyond nourishment, iftar is a sacred time […]

NAACP

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Nine Bullets Too Many

By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven โ€œStevieโ€ Jones, 55 years old, died on March 4th from gunshot injuries sustained at the hands of a Hartford police officer during a mental health crisis. Famed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, the state and local NAACP, Jonesโ€™ surviving family members, and a broad swath of Hartfordโ€™s community […]

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Lauding Founder Joey Listro, New Britain ROOTS Begins Search for New Executive Director

Praising its founder and outgoing Executive Director, Joey Listro, local social justice, food access and education organization, the Board of Directors of New Britain ROOTS has announced plans for its leadership transition and ongoing work. Listro has recently announced that he is taking the leadership position at the Connecticut Forest & Park Association and is […]

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Lauding Founder Joey Listro, New Britain ROOTS Begins Search for New Executive Director

Praising its founder and outgoing Executive Director, Joey Listro, local social justice, food access and education organization, the Board of Directors of New Britain ROOTS has announced plans for its leadership transition and ongoing work. Listro has recently announced that he is taking the leadership position at the Connecticut Forest & Park Association and is […]

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Friends of the New Britain Public Library Sponsoring Pop-Up History and Biography Sale

Friends of the New Britain Public Library are sponsoring a Pop-Up History and Biography Sale. “Students of history, history buffs and anyone interested in learning how the past is an important pointer to the present have a unique opportunity to browse a huge selection of history – sorted by categories (e.g. Civil War, Middle East, […]

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Mayor Bobby Sanchez Delivers First State-of-the-City Address

The following is the annual State-of-the-City address delivered by Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) at the March 11, 2026 City Council meeting: Good evening. I want to begin by thanking the members of the Common Council, our state legislative delegation, city employees, community leaders, and the residents of New Britain who make this city such a […]

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Music Series at South Church Concert to Feature Organist Nicholas Capozzoli

The Music Series at South Church is hosting its organist Nicholas Capozzoli, saying, “Known for his thrilling performances and bold programming, organist Nicholas Capozzoli has delighted audiences at venues like the Maison Symphonique (Montreal), Washington National Cathedral, and Amsterdamโ€™s Orgelpark.” The Music Series at South Church says that, His repertoire spans from Baroque masterpieces to […]