Black Voices

The Freedom Trail recognizes the accomplishments, contributions and history of Connecticut’s African American community. Williams was 39 years old when he died, after the vehicle he was driving was struck by a wrong-way driver on Route 9 in Cromwell in 2023.

We talk with registered dietician Dalia Kinsey about the book, Decolonizing Wellness. We also hear from two local women business owners working to make beauty and wellness accessible to all.

Hundreds of mourners and well-wishers gathered at the Leo D. Mahoney Arena on the Fairfield University campus Saturday to celebrate the life of Carolyn Vermont, a noted local civil rights leader.

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.