Black Voices

This hour, we take a look at strikes, when they work, and when they don’t. We also investigate calls for economic blackouts, and discuss what power consumers have with these economic strikes.

Young men helped Donald Trump get back into the White House in 2024. What did the podcasts they listen to have to do with it – and ahead of the midterms – is this voting bloc up for grabs again?

The President and CEO of the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation talks about some big changes at the organization. He also reflects on serving as mayor of Youngstown, Ohio.

The “Six Triple Eight” was the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas during World War II.

Krystal Marquis talks about her bestselling book series 'The Davenports.' The Davenports are based on a real family, and the book offers a portrait of Black wealth that is often left out of history.

Dancers of all backgrounds spend Tuesday nights with traditional Colombian music and dance, thanks to a dance instructor that celebrates her Afro-Colombian culture.

Carolyn Vermont, a popular civil rights and community activist in Bridgeport, has died.

Samantha Williams said her experiences as president and CEO of 628 Digital Design are reflected in a new report called “The State of Black Businesses in Connecticut.” The report found that access to capital remains the biggest challenge for Black business owners.

Although many efforts have been made to expand books and curriculum used to teach Black history, African American children’s literature can still be limited.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, is being remembered by Connecticut leaders for his advocacy for equal rights.