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Reyes On Cop-Shooter: “We Will Find Him” by THOMAS BREEN & PAUL BASS New Haven Independent

Days after becoming a grandfather, Police Capt. Anthony Duff was driving off-duty Monday night at 9:23 p.m. when he spotted someone shoot a man at Dixwell Avenue and Henry Street. Duff ended up at the hospital, not home. Duff radioed in the report of the shooting, then got out of his car — and started running after the shooter. Duff wasn’t in uniform. He wasn’t wearing a vest. “The suspect then turned around and shot him several times, critically wounding Capt. Duff,” Acting Police Chief Otoniel Reyes said at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Duff might have died — but a fellow officer arrived and applied a tourniquet to stanch the bleeding. He underwent surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is now expected to recover fully. The other man did die. Police still haven’t positively identified him. Officials held that press conference not at police headquarters, but at the shooting site itself. A phalanx of officers assembled behind the officials who spoke, to help send a message: The police are in the community, working with the community, to find the shooter and to ensure that everyone is safe on New Haven’s streets. The shooter remained at large Tuesday afternoon. Reyes sent him a message at the press conference: “We are going to extend every resource available to us to bring you to justice,” Reyes vowed, addressing the still at-large shooter. “Every single member of this department will be working this investigation.” “You will not engage in violence against one of our own … We will stand in unison. Every single member of this department, every single member of this community, will work to bring him to justice.” Both Reyes and Mayor Toni Harp made a point of recognizing the life of not just the top cop who was shot, but the man who died. They said police have not yet “definitively identified” the victim so they can’t release a name yet. He was an AfricanAmerican male, Reyes said. “We are standing here today with the community. We are standing here today as one community to say that we will not tolerate gun violence in our city. Yesterday we lost a young man in this community to violence right on this street. He was murdered by someone” who almost murdered a cop as well, Reyes said. “We are remorseful to the person who lost his life out here yesterday. We wish we knew who he is and who his family is so we can give our condolences. No one should lose his life on the streets of New Haven,” Mayor Harp said. She said Duff’s decision to intervene at risk of his life “speaks to his non-stop commitment to police work and his personal valor.” “He is resting and healing and inspiring the rest of us with his courage,” Harp said.

Chief Reyes addresses officers assembled at shooting site.

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Police assembling on Henry Street before Tuesday’s presser.

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Capt. Duff.

Anthony Dawson, the chair of the city’s Police Commission, joined Reyes and Harp in calling for the community to come forward with information about whomever shot Duff and killed the as-yet-unidentified man Monday night. “Captain Duff is a 24-year veteran,” he said, “and, particularly in this neighborhood, he loves you. He put his life on the line. He could have very well turned his head last night. But he got out of his vehicle, without his vest on, not knowing if he was going to meet with his family.” He spent the night instead in the emergency room, undergoing surgery, with family and officers praying for his life. “We will leave no stone unturned,” Dawson said, “until we find the individual who’s responsible for this. This is not how New Haven is supposed to be. We have never been like this, and we will never go to this. So we want to send a message to those individuals that think that they can just run this town unlawfully: You got an-

Police Commissioner Anthony Dawson. other thing coming.” Reyes made a plea to the media to hold off on publishing unsubstantiated rumors. He cited a false report by a television station: “Some information was put out that the suspect had been captured. That is false information. It is important and very critical that during an investigation like this … that we’re very careful about putting information out there that can hurt the investigation and confuse the public.” East Haven, West Haven, and North Haven police helped New Haven police search for the shooter Monday night. Regional SWAT teams combed the area. The state’s attorney’s office is overseeing the investigation, as is the custom when a shooting involves a police officer. Reyes said there is no indication yet as to whether or not Duff fired his weapon Monday night. Duff serves as the public information officer for the department. He originally moved to New Haven to attend Yale University. He stayed to raise a family here

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and serve as a cop. He has held many posts within the NHPD, including a stint as district manager in Dixwell. He is a widely respected and popular officer with strong ties to the community. The shooting occurred days after Duff celebrated the birth of a grandchild. In his public information role, he participated in and helped publicize training for all officers earlier this year in the use of tourniquets. Officer Joseph Perrotti, one of the officers credited with stanching Duff’s bleeding at the scene with a tourniquet, previously saved another shooting victim’s life with the same technique back in April. “Capt. Duff is in the operating room. He has been stabilized. He is going to be OK,” Reyes (pictured) said at an earlier press conference, held shortly after 11:30 p.m. outside the Yale-New Haven Emergency Department. “He sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He is lucky to be alive right now.

“He’s a hero.” Mayor Harp stayed with Captain Duff’s wife at the hospital throughout his surgery overnight. Reyes described the shooter as “a black male with long braids, a muscular build, and goatee.” He was wearing black pants. The chief asked anyone with information about the shooting to call police at (203) 946-6316. Unanswered at this point is whether Duff fired his weapon, how many times he was hit, the exact nature of his injuries, and the name of the deceased. Duff is believed to have been hit in the shoulder and the pelvis. Joining Reyes at the hospital press conference were internal affairs chief David Zannelli, patrol supervisor Shayna Kendall, Assistant Chief Herb Sharp, retired cop and current hospital protective services chief Nicholas Proto, street outreach worker Leonard Jahad, and police union president Florencio Cotto Jr., among others.

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“Brown People Are Down People,” And Other Life Lessons Lucy Gellman, Editor, The Arts Paper www.newhavenarts.org

Do all Latinos like empanadas? What about quesadillas? Tacos? Are tacos even in the running? Have all of them heard of Selena Quintanilla? What about Selena Gomez? Are they more authentically Latinx the darker their skin? What if they don’t speak Spanish? Can Spanglish be someone’s brand? Those questions—and so many others— come to the Yale Summer Cabaret in Latinos Who Look Like Ricky Martin, the fourth and final play of this year’s Verano season. After a summer exploring what it means to be Latinx on and off stage, the artistic team is closing with a comedy that is as bitter and timely as it is sharply funny. The play runs Aug. 8-10 and 14-17 at the Cab’s Park Street theater. Tickets and more information are available here. “We looked at a lot [of plays] before we actually settled on this, but it also felt like

it worked dramaturgically in terms of the scope,” said director Jecamiah M. Ybañez at a final dress rehearsal Wednesday night.

“We go all the way from the origins of theater to something that’s super, super contemporary.”

Written by Emilio Rodriguez in 2012, Latinos Who Look Like Ricky Martin is a sort of absurdist drama nestled neatly within a comedy. Set entirely in a community room at a liberal arts college, the play begins as Xavier (Robert Hart) and Monica (Jackeline Torres Cortés) arrive at a meeting of the Latinx Student Union, wait for new faces, and realize they are the only remaining members. At first they are friendly: banter is quick and snappy, revealing the story of two people who have learned to trust each other over time. But something’s off too. It’s the very beginning of senior year, and the two are dealing with the aftermath of a hate crime on campus, in which someone has written “Vete de tu pais”—”Go Back To Your Country”—in big, red spray painted letters on a campus wall. Which seems like it could be the biggest problem of the day, except they also have no new members, are behind on a fall fundraiser, and have to elect a new president. Start the clock on the play’s central con-

flict, which is actually much bigger than one room on one campus. Both students are qualified to run the group, but have radically different ideas of what they want it to be. Xavier doesn’t speak Spanish and has a very visible chip on his shoulder about it, but is committed to raising the union’s social justice mission. Monica is more interested in having the union be a place where students can be in community with each other, without the specific pressures of having to prove anything. When an ostensibly new student member Isaac (Dario Ladani Sanchez) walks through the door, they do exactly what college students (and grown humans too, for that matter) might in real life: try to outLatinx each other to make a point. Which, of course, is where the cheeky, comedic rubber hits the road, and becomes a statement about so much more than a student union. Xavier is so righteous about the ravages of colonialism that he doesn’t conCon’t on page 10

ConnCAT Grows Its Culinary Footprint To The Library By Lucy Gellman, Editor, The Arts Paper www.newhavenarts.org

The main branch of the public library has a new cafe operator: A Newhallville-based jobs incubator that specializes in the culinary arts. Welcome to ConnCAT’s new Orchid Café On The Green, an extension of its Science Park location at the downtown branch of the New Haven Free Public Library (the previous occupant, Whole G Cafe and Bakery, ended its contract earlier this year). Monday, the cafe soft opened with bright cases of pastries and prepared foods, hot coffee, and a new awning extended over the library’s outdoor patio. “Our mission at ConnCAT has always been to assist community members in their efforts to grow, develop and improve their circumstances,” ConnCAT President and CEO Erik Clemons said in a press release Monday morning. “Supporting the community with job opportunities, entrepreneurial guidance and authentically welcoming spaces remains at the core of the work we do and we’re excited to integrate that work into the longstanding mission of the New Haven Free Public Library,” he continued. “This partnership will allow us to deepen our commitment to New Haven while ensuring that community members have consistent access to Orchid’s nutritionally rich menu and socially responsible mission.” Currently, the cafe carries sandwiches, wraps and salads prepared daily by ConnCAT Culinary Program grad Tyrone Jones, and sweet treats from Junior’s Cheesecake and Bread & Chocolate. Hours mirror the library’s; the cafe shuts down 30 minutes prior to the library’s final closing of the night. Because the cafe space does not have a kitchen, Jones prepares food

at the Science Park location and then it’s transported downtown. In a press release Monday morning, City Librarian Martha Brogan expressed excitement for the new partnership, noting its alignment with Ives Squared as a hub for innovation, dialogue, and community exchange. “The café is the social engine of Ives Squared, promoting the exchange of ideas in a convivial and relaxed atmosphere with an inventive food and beverage menu,” she said. “With ConnCAT as our partner, we look forward to deepening our programmatic and service collaboration in support of our shared community values.” The partnership is part of ConnCAT’s expanding footprint in New Haven, which includes a recent rebranding of the cafe’s Science Park location and forthcoming market called Petals in the city’s Dixwell neighborhood, both under the ConnCAT subsidiary ConnCORP (Connecticut Community Outreach Revitalization Program). Monday afternoon, ConnCORP Food Operations Manager Raven Blake said she’s excited to be open after months of preparation. During the last several week, she and library staff have held a number of focus groups around the menu, heeding calls for vegan and gluten-free options that the cafe is working on providing. With a few other staff members, she will now bounce between the Science Park cafe, the library, and Petals when it opens. “With the expansion of this second location, we’ve been fortunate enough to find local talent—[ConnCAT] students and residents who are also passionate about community engagement,” she said. “They are able to grow and work on skill sets that they may have in hospitality and food experience.” As he stopped by for a chocolate crois-

Photos by Lucy Gellman sant and black coffee Monday afternoon, Elm City Innovation Collaborative Director Michael Harris said that the partnership feels like a good match for Ives Squared, of which ECIC has been a strong supporter for the past several years. After introducing representatives of the library and ConnCAT to each other earlier this year, he said he’s pleased to see the project work out. And to have a place to get croissants—perfectly flaky and just sweet enough, by his estimation—before his meetings at Ives Squared. “We thought that this was a great model,” he said. “This space, with this operator and this awning [on the patio] is for everyone.

It’s a shared egalitarian meeting space.” Around lunchtime, NHFPL Foundation Director of Advancement Lauren Bisio swooped in to introduce herself to Blake. A new mom, she said that her lunchtime needs are often the last thing she thinks of, which means that she may arrive at work and realize that she hasn’t packed something, then have to leave the office for lunch. She predicted that the space will be a favorite among staff—already she’s heard culinary chatter among colleagues. “It’s really exciting to have this variety of food choices,” she said. She added that there’s “clear mission alignment” that makes the cafe feel like a tight fit.

Sharon Clemens, who runs Sharon Joy Salon downtown (she also happens to be married to Erik Clemons), said that she was excited to check out the cafe because it also marked her first time in Ives Squared. Typically, she said, she visits the Mitchell Branch in Westville or drops by the Stetson Branch on Dixwell Avenue. After stopping by for a piece of coffeecake—the only sweet still made in-house by culinary students and grads—she said she was planning to see what else the main branch had in store. “I love it!” she said. “ I didn’t even know it existed. It’s beautiful, and it makes me want to be here.”

5-Year Plan Pitches 39 Fixes THE INNER-CITY NEWS - August 14, 2019 - August 20, 2019

by THOMAS BREEN

New Haven Independent

City finance staffers and attorneys plan to take a larger role in helping the Board of Education cut down on legal, technology, and human resources costs, according to a newly published five-year financial plan. Those proposed closer collaborations between the city and the Board of Education are three of the 39 cost-cutting and revenue-generating initiatives outlined in the new five-year plan, which Mayor Toni Harp and City Controller Darly Jones released on Monday afternoon at a City Hall press conference. Harp and Jones said that the five-year plan, which finance staffers have been working on since late last year and which the alders had ordered the mayor to complete by July 1, includes dozens of initiatives that, if implemented, should help the city realize $76.3 million in savings and earnings by 2024. Harp worked with her staffers and alder leadership to craft this document, she said, “to guard against the potential for future volatility and to prepare for the potential financial challenges every Connecticut city faces.” Jones explained that the plan does not guess at how the city’s current $556.6 million operating budget and 42.98 mill rate might change at a line-item by line-item level over the coming half-decade. Putting out projections at that level of detail for such a complicated document, he said, would be irresponsible and inevitably inaccurate. Rather, the five-year plan assesses the city budget’s current fiscal health, identifies the key drivers for both revenues and expenditures, and then describes in varying levels of detail how the 39 budget initia-

THOMAS BREEN PHOTO Mayor Harp and Controller Daryl Jones announce plan on tives might work and how much they might continue to remain in the forefront for the City’s planning and budget process.” save. Twenty-three of those initiatives, he said, are already in place. Mohit Agrawal, the chair of the city’s “The Five-Year Plan is more than a finanindependent Financial Review and Audit Commission, applauded the city for pubcial fiscal plan,” the document itself reads, “it is a plan to enhance the City’s sustainlishing the long-in-the-works document. ability and competitiveness for years to He said he needs more time to review the come.” assumptions and projections behind the in“The intent of a multi-year financial prodividual initiatives before commenting on specifics. jection process,” it continues, “is for the After a glance through the 31-page docuCity to regularly update and adjust forecasts as assumptions, goals, and stratement, he did caution that many of the revgies change. As a result, this process will enue and cost projections seem to have

been made using median estimates: that is, assuming that the economy and state aid and pension returns and healthcare costs change at relatively predictable levels based off of recent history. The most responsible version of this document, he said, should also include a “sensitivity analysis,” which takes into account more extreme scenarios: if the economy tanks, if healthcare costs shoot through the roof. “What if economic growth slows down?” he asked. “How does that affect the projections?” Mayoral challenger Justin Elicker, one of a scattering of attendees at Monday’s presser, also expressed concern about the assumptions underlying the plan. In particular, he criticized the mayor for referring to last year’s budget as balanced, considering the hefty debt refinancing that reduced short-term debt service payments but increased the amount of debt owed decades down the line. “If you take out a payday loan,” he said, “your finances may look balanced, but they’re anything but balanced.” The document itself does assume that state aid stays flat over the coming five years, and that the local property tax rate doesn’t budge, and that the local economy continues to boom. In that “median scenario,” the plan assumes that the city’s key revenue drivers, including real estate taxes, personal property taxes, motor vehicle taxes, state aid, voluntary payments, and building permits, will increase from $533.8 million per year to $558.4 million per year over the next five years. In that same scenario, it estimates that the city’s key expenditure drivers, including city employee salaries, overtime, health benefits, pension contributions, debt ser-

vice, and the Board of Education will increase from $517.6 million per year to $573.6 million per year. “The projected increases from the key expenditures drivers will outpace the anticipated growth key revenue drivers,” the document reads, “producing potential budget gaps over the next 5 years. The City administration, as part of developing the annual fiscal budget process, will address potential gaps and create a balanced budget as required by March 1 of each fiscal year. As the way to address potential gaps, the initiatives in the following section will provide options for the decision makers.” The final three budget initiatives described in the plan are all targeted at cutting costs at the Board of Education, which ended last fiscal year with a $5 million-plus deficit. The first, called “Financial, Human Resources, operational Best Practices for BOE,” proposes that the city’s finance department will partner with the BOE to “create standards and ensure adherence to existing City policies. The City will assist the BOE in incorporating best practices, training and streamlining processes to achieve efficiencies and increase accountability and cost savings.” The second, called “City Corporation Counsel and BOE Partnership,” proposes that a city staff attorney be assigned to the BOE to provide full-time, in-house legal advice. “That assignment will result in legal cost savings for the BOE instead of having to use outside counsel for legal matters currently budgeted at $450,000,” the document reads. “This will guarantee prompt, appropriate review of issues and cases presented, and the proper, timely assignment Con’t on page 10

Carpenters Back Harp; Bluegrass Trio Backs Elicker

Mayor Toni Harp snagged her second labor endorsement in two days with an official letter of support from a local carpenter’s union. Harp received the endorsement Friday from the the New England Regional Council Carpenters, Local 326, a day after she received an endorsement from a regional chapter of a national janitors union. Harp is slated to face off against mayoral challenger Justin Elicker in the Democratic primary on Sept. 10. “Mayor Harp has been a tireless champion for revitalizing the city of New Haven,” Local 326’s press release reads, “and promoting the sort of economic growth that has a positive impact on all of New Haven’s residents, business and community partners alike.” Also Friday, New Haven State Rep. Robyn Porter endorsed Eli Sabin for alder in the Yale’s Ward 1.“I know Eli as a fierce advocate for the people in New Haven who

are struggling the most,” Porter stated in a release. “If you care about justice, education, and poverty, I urge you to stand with Eli and help get out the vote in Ward 1 this fall.” On Sunday, Elicker reunited with members of the Bait & Switch acoustic trio (Steven Nystrup on guitar, Maureen Wasik on vocals, and Dan Rausch on bass) for a musical campaign event. Elicker used to play with the band. On Sunday, he performed two solo numbers, then played a couple with his former band mates, including a rousing finale of “Wagon Wheel.” Later in the day Elicker had a fundraiser scheduled at the Beaver Hills home of former Board of Alders President Carl Goldfield, who had championed the city’s public-financing law. This year Elicker is participating in the public-financing system created under the law; Harp is not. Read the carpenters’ Harp endorsement letter below.

On behalf of the New England Regional Council Carpenters, Local 326, please accept this communication as an official endorsement and letter of support for Mayor Toni Harp of the city of New Haven. We wish Mayor Harp well during the campaign and look forward to working with her toward a successful re-election. Our decision to strongly support Mayor Harp was simple. Mayor Harp has been a tireless champion for revitalizing the city of New Haven and promoting the sort of economic growth that has a positive impact on all of New Haven’s residents, business and community partners alike. To the end, our members voluntarily contribute a small portion of their wages which they earn on jobsites across the state of Connecticut and countless volunteer hour in order to invest in future of our communities. Many of those jobs are in the city of New Haven, thanks to the efforts of Mayor Harp.

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Mayor Harp accepts the endorsement from the carpenters union.

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Booker T. Weighs Hamden Move by CHRISTOPHER PEAK New Haven Independent

Booker T. Washington Academy, a charter school in search of a permanent location, is eyeing a Hamden school that’s about to empty out. After moving between the city’s old parochial schools for its first five years, Booker T. Washington Academy (BTWA) is ready to settle down in one spot. With few options available in New Haven at the moment (except maybe Strong School’s current spot in the Hill that some parents want to see converted into administrative offices), the decision might mean a move across town lines, where Hamden’s Church Street School is also being vacated. BTWA’s board of directors voted this spring to send a “letter of intent” to Hamden’s town government about its interest in a purchasing the school. But the school’s leader stresses that BTWA is still far off from making any final decisions. During a break from new teacher orienta tion last week, BTWA’s executive director, John Taylor, said he’s looking forward to buying the school a space of its own. That would mean striking six-figure payments for rent and taxes from the budget and relieving the demand for new space that sent them scrambling this summer. But it would also mean negotiating with elected officials, school superintendents and, possibly, even the State Board of Education. As the growing school faces one of its biggest decisions yet, Taylor said he’s clear on one point. “We do not want to be anything but a New Haven school,” Taylor said. “We weren’t chartered to be anything other than that, to serve students primarily in the Dixwell and Newhallville corridor. That was the mission from the very beginning, and that

CHRISTOPHER PEAK PHOTO BTWA leader John Taylor: On the move.

hasn’t changed nor will it. “I think we now are part of the fabric of New Haven. People know who we are, and they intentionally seek us out as an option for their children. I feel good about that,” he added. “The permanent location, it would be nice to be somewhere we can say is ours. That’s — I don’t want to call it that — but ‘the American dream’ with a school.” Asked what a move to Hamden would mean for its enrollment, Taylor said he’d been advised by state officials not to even speculate. He said a move to Hamden, if it happened, would need to be confirmed by the State Board of Education through an amendment to BTWA’s charter manage-

ment agreement. BTWA, a charter school that’s planning to add a sixth grade this year on top of the 360 students it taught last year, has already outgrown two buildings. It first moved out of the 24,000-squarefeet St. Michael’s school in Wooster Square in 2016, but now it can’t fit into the 45,000-square-feet St. Stanislaus’s school on Upper State Street either, after even turning the cafeteria into a classroom. “That’s the cost of doing business as a charter school,” he said. “Charter schools aren’t part of any system; therefore, they’re responsible for their own facilities. We’d like to see that go away. The facility issue has always been one of the biggest issues.” This summer, he proposed moving the middle school into the now-shuttered New Light School on Wooster Place, promising to fix up the school in the first year and then pay $100,000 in rent each year after. But after a contractor said their expansion plans might disturb asbestos that could’ve doubled their bill with abatement costs. After a continued search, Taylor eventually decided to rent out the former Hyde Leadership Academy on Circular Drive in Hamden. Having those buildings lined up takes off the pressure to make any quick decisions, he said. “Because we have this space, we could stay here in perpetuity. There’s nothing that says we have to get out of here, now that we have found classes for the older grades. There’s no urgency,” Taylor said. “But at some point, as executive director, I would love to see us own some property so we can get some equity. It makes us more financially viable if we own our own space and have some leverage there,” he went on. “Right now, the taxes alone” — that the church has to pay because it’s profiting from a non-religious use — “are the equiv-

alent of four teachers.” Hamden: Accepting Offers Soon, Hamden will have two empty schools on its hands. The town’s Board of Education voted to close Church Street School, as part of a larger plan, known as 3R, to address a racial imbalance, introduce universal prekindergarten program and create a magnet program, which, unlike New Haven’s interdistrict magnet schools, will open only to town residents. Earlier this summer, in mid-June, Hamden Mayor Curt Leng said that the negotiations to sell Church Street School were still preliminary. At the time, he declined to specify the buyer and the offered price. Without disclosing those details, Leng said that selling the building could be “a major win” for the town’s budget and the neighborhood’s “quality of life.” He said proceeds from the sale could help fund the town’s capital investments in renovating its schools as part of the 3R program. “Divesting of a Town asset like Church Street School is not a decision that will be made without due diligence and involvement from the community,” Mayor Leng wrote. “We will ensure that the sale price is one that has been fully vetted and of course we will seek the approval of the BOE to release the building from their ownership. “If not for the immediacy of the 3R application submission, required by the state, I wouldn’t be talking about this offer publicly, but it is directly related to the potential overall approval because the sale proceeds have the potential of reducing the short and long term expense of the school renovation costs,” he continued. Leng added that he believes the school board is “conceptually in support of the sale offer” and willing to forgo plans to move administrators into Church Street School. He said that any sale would not affect students this coming school year, giving the school board more time “to plan how Church Street students can be best served in the future.” “In the near future, the interested buyer is looking forward to the opportunity to meet with the Church Street neighborhood and show how it can be an active, key stakeholder,” Mayor Leng concluded. Taylor said that he didn’t want to get ahead of himself and limit the school’s options. “We haven’t even had an official conversation with anybody. We kicked the tires [in Hamden], but we haven’t stopped from continuing the search locally,” he said. “There’s so many variables” He said that he’s waiting to see what New Haven chooses to do after its upcoming move — an oblique reference to Strong School’s move out of its Orchard Street swing space. Next year, they’ll head into the Barack H. Obama Magnet University School, a $36 million building at 69 Farnham Ave. on Southern Connecticut State University’s campus. “We’re in line for that,” he said. “You never know.”

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By Dr David Asbery

In the world of education, an increasing number of schools and colleges are offering various degrees and courses aimed at adult learners. In many cases, these working professionals can now acquire their degree in less time than it would take the average student.

Here’s How

For example, at Pace University’s adult degree program, students are allowed up to 36 credits based on their work or life experience. These credits are assessed through a portfolio that students create under the direction of the instructor. Depending on the school’s requirements, the portfolio might consist of the student’s resume, an autobiography, or a narrative that relates to the coursework. In addition, recently obtained licenses, certifications, training, and corporate development classes might be seen as transferable skills and added to your transcript. Hence, a successful portfolio can shave off about ten to sixteen three-credit courses which equates to an entire semester.

Don’t Let Your Fears Stop You

Before considering returning to school, many adults must first overcome the fears that, for years, have overpowered their vision to return to school. For some, the thought of returning at the age of 45 – 50 can be daunting. Many adults wonder if they will be able to fit in. Some worry about the amount of time that it will take, or about what others might think about their plans to return. In short, the uncertainties of returning to school brings them to a full stop, where every reason not to return, is a good enough reason not to move forward.

Self-Doubt

If you are on this path of uncertainty or doubt, I want you to know that it is never too late for you to return to school. This decision will introduce you to a multitude of experiences that you will never forget. Returning to school will present you with the opportunity to refine your skills and acquire new knowledge that will be useful in your current workplace · Returning to school will help your brain to remain sharp and active, especially while discussing the experiences of both past and present. · Returning to school is a one-stop strategy for a career transition. · Returning to school is also an effective way to tackle the hitches of loneliness, isolation, and depression.

Change

Though change can be scary, change can also be good. It is okay and natural

to feel anxious, excited, nervous and apprehensive. Remember, you had to overcome these feelings before in some shape or form, and you got through it. It is time to put all the excuses to the side and move forward. As you approach your later years, you know that regardless of the issues that you are going through, everything that you do should be about what you want to do with the rest of your life. It’s time to shock and prepare the folks in your life with responses that signify that change with respect to your life and your availability is coming. Here is what this might sound like · Sorry, I can’t watch the kids, I’m going back to school. (Powerful) · Sorry, I can’t lend you any money, I’m going back to school. (Empowering) · Sorry, I can’t go out tonight, I have a class tomorrow. (Focused)

How will I pay for school

There will be a cost associated with your decision to return to school. Depending on the school that you will be enrolled in, this cost can be rather high. This should not discourage you from attending as this cost should be seen as an investment in yourself. Remember, it’s all about you right now. Before looking into a student government loan, I would check with your HR department to see if your job has a tuition reimbursement program. I would also search for scholarships and grants that focus on adult education.

Just Do It

Find something that you are passionate about, and then find a school and start working towards obtaining your degree, because it’s never too late to learn. So, come on! Let’s do this!

Local 34, 1199 Endorse Harp THE INNER-CITY NEWS - August 14, 2019 - August 20, 2019

by PAUL BASS

New Haven Independent

One of the season’s shortest campaign events — and one of the most significant so far — took place Tuesday afternoon on College Street. There, on the steps outside the headquarters of Yale’s unions, UNITE HERE Local 34 and District 1199 SEIU endorsed the reelection of Mayor Toni Harp, who faces a Sept. 10 Democratic primary challenge from Justin Elicker. The 3,500-member Local 34, which represents the university’s office and clerical and research workers, and blue-collar Local 35 are the most organized vote-pulling force in town. They helped elect the state’s last two governors. They have elected a majority of the Board of Alders since 2013. The mayoral primary will be an updated test of the union’s local vote-pulling strength. The union’s endorsement of Harp was never really in doubt, especially after this July 17 event at which UNITE HEREbacked alders endorsed her. But Local 34’s executive board interviewed all the announced candidates, including unaffiliated hopefuls Wendy Hamilton and Urn Pendragon as well as Seth Poole, who failed to collect signatures to make the Nov. 5 ballot but does plan a write-in quest. (Local 35’s

endorsement of Harp is expected in coming days, in conjunction with an endorsement from the Central Labor Council.) Tuesday’s endorsement announcement lasted six minutes. Local 34 President Laurie Kennington emceed, and struck a theme that countered Elicker’s argument that downtown has boomed under Harp’s administration while lower-income neighborhoods have been neglected. “She’s doing a fantastic job,” Kennington said of Harp. “She has stood by us in every union fight. She’s been a leader on issues that our poorest neighborhoods face.” Business rep Ernest Pagan (pictured) of the local carpenters union which announced its endorsement last Friday — spoke of growing up in public housing in West Rock — “a neighborhood where there was a 20-foot fence that divided the poor and the middle class.” One of Harp’s first major acts as mayor was having that decades-old fence between West Rock and Hamden torn down. “She has fought over and over again for working people,” said Stephanie DeCeus (pictured) of District 1199 SEIU. “She pays attention to neighborhoods far from downtown.” “All of you have taught me so much,” Harp said in thanking the unions for the

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sider students Latinx if they are also whitepassing or white-adjacent, because it means they have white ancestry. He scoffs at leaving literature Starbucks (“Latinos don’t drink coffee!”) but is all about the nearby laundromats. He shrugs off quesadillas and tacos as potential sources of revenue. The shade goes both ways: Monica and Isaac want to know what it means if the president of the Latinx Student Union can’t speak Spanish. Or how far the limits of one’s Brown-ness actually go. Or whether they get so much trauma everywhere else that they don’t need to bring it inside. The longer the three talk, the more obvious their own internalized -isms, which include telling all Asian students that empanadas taste like egg rolls, themselves a product of Americanized Chinese food in 1930s New York. Performed in the heart of a liberal arts institution, it gets the college vibe absolutely right and then works outward, extending its message to a wider audience. Between identity politics, intense existential woe, romantic hangups and terrible poetry, students race to problematize everything except their own beliefs. They talk past each other. They are so bent on growing into adulthood that they forget to be 21 and ridiculous. They compete to see whose identity is most compelling. Which sounds kind of familiar. “We have so much information now that you have to just be mindful of the multiplicity of a diaspora,” said Ybañez. “Not just for the Latinx community, but communities as a whole. It’s this sort of, ‘are you blank enough?’ And I’m just curious about—why is this conversation persistent in so many communities? What are we actually trying to do? What is it that we need when we try to measure that?” In the midst of an administration that enables on xenophobia, racism, white supremacy and domestic terrorism, actors mine racial and ideological division for spot-on comedy. It’s a joyful and surprisingly heavy task: actors engage directly with the shame, weight, and history of not speaking one’s parental language, of not learning cultural tropes adequately enough for the approval of others, of having something to prove if they appear within the matrix of whiteness. Or as Hart deftly puts it, caucacity that may reach Demi Lovato levels of toxicity. As Xavier, Hart is exactly as rigid and intense as the play needs him to be, bringing

into being a full portrait of a character at once in love and uneasy with his identity, certain of and questioning the word around him. He is the character the audience gets to revile and then feel for deeply, watching as his defenses come down one by one, then fly back up again. Cortés is his perfect counter: seemingly lovable and lax, until she flips on the audience and surprises everyone in the room. The work hits home on the eve of the city’s annual Festival Puertorriqueño, in a summer that has seen the president tell four American members of Congress, all women of color, to “go back” to their countries of origin, celebrated the efficacy of protest in Puerto Rico (where the title’s muchmaligned character was photographed waving both the island’s flag and the gay pride flag), and after an academic year Cab season that included Arturo Luis Soria’s equally charged Novios: Part One. In part, that’s because Rodriguez has been sending the cast updated language for the show. But in part, it’s also because some debates are still raging within communities seven years after the play was first written. “I think it has to be a comedy,” said Ybañez. “The ideas that are communicated by the play are loaded. And so the comedy gives us a little bit more sugar, so that we can take the medicine. But we still gotta take the medicine.” The Yale Summer Cabaret is led by Artistic Directors Danilo Gambini and Jecamiah M. Yabañez, Producing Director Estefani Castro and Managing Director Oakton Reynolds. Latinos Who Look Like Ricky Martin runs Aug. 8-10 and 14-17 at the Yale Cabaret, 217 Park St., New Haven. Con’t from page 05

Bluegrass Trio Backs Elicker In return, all we ask is that local leaders like Mayor Harp work just as hard to get reelected and continue doing so during your tenure in public office. Remembering to stay focused on the issues faced by the working families of the city of New Haven and the employer partners we serve. In short, our political goals are clear and squarely centered on making sure the city of New Haven remains the sort of place where we can work hard and earn an honest living. While attracting the type of capital invests and business development that will allow us to prosper together as a community.

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of matters.” The last BOE-specific initiative calls for the city and the board to partner on addressing technology improvements for city schools. “City IT and BOE will collaborate to identify an action plan to bring the BOE up to a state of good repair. This will involve a collaboration with the City’s IT division, the BOE IT division, and the City’s IT consultant to review current plans for the schools and provide best practices to bring the BOE schools IT environment up to a state of good repair.” None of these BOE initiatives comes with specific cost-saving and/or revenue-generating projections in the plan. But plenty of the 36 other initiatives do. One, called a “Parking Tickets Initiative,” projects that the city could realize up to $1 million per year in new revenue by going after outstanding parking tickets: “The City will develop a collection program to recover outstanding parking tickets, modeling it after the Police Extra Duty Payment Program, owed from vendors 2 years ago. The City will seek other legal options and collection mechanisms to collect the outstanding parking tickets. The City will also work with the local universities, rental companies, and businesses to ensure that outstanding parking fines are resolved.” The city also anticipates adding $4.6 million to local coffers every year by undertaking a comprehensive review of local voluntary annual contributions from large tax-exempt entities like Yale University. “The City has engaged our community partners to reevaluate their voluntary payment agreements to the City. The City has begun the review of existing agreements that have remained unchanged for many years to identify those warranting revision.” Redesigning the city’s Worker’s Compensation program, meanwhile, could save the city between $1 million and $2 million every year, the plan estimates. “The Worker’s Compensation Program is a self-funded program by the City with an estimated average cost of $8.6 million every fiscal year installed. Installed in the late fall of 2018, new software (Microsoft Power BI and Artificial Intelligence) is now allowing the City to analyze the claims data of injuries of employees, including types of accidents, cost of claims, locations and other trends (weather, time of day). With this new granular data, the City has revamped the worker’s compensation program (beginning March 1, 2019) to address specific injuries that occur with our employees with specific safety programs.” And a continually developing partnership with Yale New Haven Hospital to reduce city employee healthcare costs could save the city $6 million to $7 million every year. “The expected outcome from the partnership was to deliver a high quality, more affordable health care by reviewing the past experience (cost & types of claims) of the lives covered by the City and introducing proven programs to address high cost chronic diseases.”

Mayor Harp visits the volunteers. by SOPHIE SONNENFELD New Haven Independent

Volunteers from multiple interfaith organizations painted a new billboard Thursday that will tower over I-95 right northbound before Exit 45 . The 50-foot billboard was one of numerous projects completed by over 100 volunteers from across the world who gathered for New Haven Interfaith Service Day. The effort was led by Rev. Nicholas Porter from Jerusalem Peacebuilders and Bruce Barrett from IWagePeace.org with local clergy members Rabbi Brian Immerman (Congregation Mishkan Israel), Imam Omer Bajwa (Yale Chaplin), Father Stephen Holton (Christ Episcopal Church), and Rev. Bonita Grubbs (Christian Community Action). Around 75 high school students from Jerusalem Peacebuilders and other community volunteers were split into seven teams, each with a different service mission. In addition to painting the poster, other groups restored a Jewish cemetery on Jewel Street, built affordable housing with Habitat for Humanity, cleaned a neighborhood, picked up trash with the Criscuolo Park beach cleanup, and prepared meals for the homeless. The volunteers at the beach cleanup collected a total of 397 cigarette butts, 136 plastic wrappers, 26 foam containers, and six plastic containers among other trash. Volunteers with Christ Church made 220 sandwiches and gave them out to people around the Green. With Habitat for Humanity, volunteers poured cement, and installed floor tiles and insulation. Other volunteers visited neighborhoods planting shrubs and collecting trash. Zoe Weininger spent the day volunteering with Christian Community Action painting at affordable housing projects. Weininger said “It was really fun getting to know people and help them. I think it also brought us closer together.” Weininger is in the first year of the Je-

rusalem Peacebuilders program and came from Israel to participate. Though she has been to the states before for a wedding, she said this trip has changed her perspective of the United States and the world. “We really need peace now more than ever and that’s why we’re here to help.” Falah Safeih is also from Israel and in his second year of the program. He and other students participated in various model UN conferences and were selected because of their commitment to understanding international relations and their passion for creating peace. “We believe in peace and know it can make real change” said Safeih. Reverend Nicholas and Dorothy Porter founded Jerusalem Peacebuilders on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. “We felt the call for peacemaking in the Holy Land became even more urgent” said Rev. Nicholas Porter. Their four year program is for high school students from the United States, Israel, and Palestine. “The program connects service to our lives through the lense of how we understand and serve God” Porter said. Jerusalem Peacebuilders offers a ten-day summer service learning program in New Haven. The students stay at Christ Church in what Porter called “urban camping” while they work with IRIS and other New Haven based volunteer organizations. “A lot of people wonder, ‘Well, what can I actually do?’ So through the program, students learn that an individual can actually make a difference,” said Porter Mayor Toni Harp visited the teens and fellow interfaith community volunteers once the billboard banner was completed. She commended New Haveners’ service work and also the Jerusalem Peacebuilder dedication to peace. “It is important to come together like this because we are all more alike than we are different” said Harp. “Because we are the same, we should keep finding ways to work together for peace.”

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UAB’s Deborah Grimes Named one of the Most Influential Women in Corporate America By Bob Shepard

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Grimes, the chief diversity officer for the UAB Health System, has been named one of the most influential women in corporate America for 2019 by Savoy Magazine. The magazine released its 2019 Most Influential Women in Corporate America listing in its summer edition. The full list of African American women achievers impacting corporate America can be viewed online at SavoyNetwork.com. Grimes, the chief diversity officer for the UAB Health System, has been named one of the most influential women in corporate America for 2019 by Savoy Magazine. The magazine released its 2019 Most Influential Women in Corporate America listing in its summer edition. The full list of African American women achievers impacting corporate America can be viewed online at SavoyNetwork.com. Originally trained as a nurse, Grimes held several leadership positions at UAB Hospital, including vice president of Quality/Regulatory Affairs and Chief Compliance Officer, before assuming the role of chief diversity

officer for the health system in 2017. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UAB’s School of Nursing, a master’s degree from the UAB School of Health Professions and a Juris Doctor degree from the Birmingham School of Law. Grimes serves as a board member of the Alabama Kidney Foundation and is a member of the Black Nurses Association, Society of Human Resource, Birmingham Society of Human Resources, Healthcare Compliance Association and the National Association of Health Services Executives. “A 33-year veteran of UAB Medicine, Deborah has served in many roles as nurse, attorney and administrator,” said Will Ferniany, Ph.D., CEO of the UAB Health System. “We salute the diversity of experiences she brings to the job each day, and congratulate her on this most deserving recognition.” Selection of the Most Influential Women in Corporate America begins by screening information received from more than 500 prospective candidates in diverse fields. The selection committee includes the Savoy editorial board and community leaders with representatives from the academic and busi-

ness arenas. The committee reviewed information on executives in human resources, information, real estate, finance, investment banking, diversity, foundations, procurement, business development, marketing, sales, health care, manufacturing and law. After the committee reviewed all of the profiles, the field of candidates was narrowed to the 2019 Most Influential Women listing based upon their exemplary record of accomplishments and influence while working to better their community and inspire others. The Savoy Most Influential Women in Corporate America edition is currently available for purchase online at Amazon.comand after July 30 at Barnes & Noble bookstores nationwide. For more information regarding the Savoy Most Influential Women in Corporate America, visit SavoyNetwork.com to view the 2019 Most Influential Women in Corporate America full list along with individual profiles of each executive. This article originally appeared in The Birmingham Times.

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Entrepreneurs Jump From Cosmetics To Compost Lucy Gellman, Editor, The Arts Paper www.newhavenarts.org

Zuiryliz Osorio grew up dreaming of her own line of lip gloss and body lotion. Now, she’s churning it out, balancing budgets and learning how to make money on it— with ingredients grown in New Haven. Wednesday, 14-year-old Osorio was one of six “Growing Entrepreneurs” to present her business venture at the New Haven Land Trust’s annual Ideas Fair, a celebration of group and individual projects by New Haven teens turned agrarian experts and small business owners. Close to 20 attended the event, held at the organization’s Grand Acres Community Garden on Perkins Street. “This group has been really passionate and excited about what they’re working on,” said Esther Rose-Wilen, garden education coordinator with the organization. “Just seeing them get excited is great. Their first prototype is always an exciting moment.” Since its official inception in 2016, the program’s participants have turned out jams and jellies, body butters and scrubs, and condiments and sauces among other products. During the school year, they meet twice a week for a total of five hours; in the summer they meet 25 hours per week through New Haven’s Youth @ Work program. In addition to their own ventures, students work on garden infrastructure projects across the city, including raised beds and fences. Inside Grand Acres’ greenhouse, some of those projects were taking root. At a table placed among beds of green tomato plants, Giselle Cando and Devonte McElveen walked potential customers through Natural Body Treatments, a fledgling venture churning out seashell-shaped bars and discs of soap. Each bar is infused with whole and

crushed chamomile from the surrounding garden.“Everyone needs soap,” said Cando, 15-year-old student at Hill Regional Career High School. “We wanted to make it accessible and affordable. We tried to make it for everyone.” The two were inspired by the idea when they looked up soap recipes earlier this year and realized that many of them still called for lye, an alkali that can be harsh on skin. The two endeavored to find a glycerin alternative that also had local ingredients. They crunched numbers, made budgets, and tested out a mix of plant matter, glycerin, and water in silicone molds until they found a consistency that they were happy with. At the fair, attendees tested out a bar, dipping their hands in a big bowl of water afterwards.“I like working together,” Cando said. “I love that we’re outdoors all the time, and that we’re learning to do this by ourselves.” The youngest of four kids, Cando added that she was also drawn to the project for its craftiness. As a kid, she tried making chapstick with household ingredients. The older she got, the more interesting skinfriendly cleaners became. That’s also true McElveen, who said he delights in for growing vegetables, tending to the garden, and cooking. Currently, the two are planning to start with the soap and expand their line one product at a time. With other entrepreneurs in the program, they’ve started selling the soap at the Thursday afternoon farmers market in Quinnipiac River Park. Stopping by the table, environmental educator Paris Robberstad said she was convinced, noting that the soap was the same quality that she’s seen at artist markets and craft fairs. “I think it’s awesome,” she said.

Photos by Lucy Gellman: Zuiryliz Osorio, founder of Glossy Featurez. When mayoral hopeful and former Land Trust Director Justin Elicker stopped by, Cando took it as a chance to describe the product, pointing out yellow flecks of chamomile embedded in the bar. Her pitch was almost done when she paused to describe bath bombs, which the duo hope to add to their rotation of bathtime products in the near future (the jury is still out on rubber duckies). Elicker hesitated. He had never heard the term before. “It’s like, fizzy, and you put it in the bath,” she explained to Elicker. “Sometimes they have glitter in them.” She had piqued the interest of pint-sized

Casanova Got $82K To Drop Suit, Retire by PAUL BASS

New Haven Independent

Assistant Police Chief Luiz Casanova retired and dropped a federal lawsuit against the city in return for $82,500 and a purging of his disciplinary record. Casanova retired on June 30. His retirement followed extensive negotiations over terms of his departure, settling unfinished business stemming from a federal lawsuit he had filed against the city. The city late Thursday released a copy of the settlement agreement to the Independent in response to a Connecticut Freedom of Information Act request. The city had been withholding release of the document pending the filing of a stipulated judgment and dismissal in federal court, which have now happened. The agreement reveals that the city paid Casanova $82,500 and his attorney $12,500 to drop a suit charging the Harp administration with racial bias after Casanova applied to become chief and the mayor chose Anthony Campbell, who is African-American, instead. Casanova, who is Hispanic,

Assistant Police Chief Luiz Casanova charged he was the victim of racial discrimination. His suit asked a federal judge

to order Harp to name him the chief. “[T]he CITY strongly denies all of CASANOVA’s claims, charges and allegations that the CITY discriminated or retaliated against CASANOVA,” reads one of the settlement’s “whereas” clauses. It further states the city is paying the settlement money “to avoid the uncertainty, expense and burden of proceedings in court.” Casanova agreed not to file further suits against the city. He also agreed not to apply for any city jobs. The settlement does allow the city to “unilaterally waive” that provision. Under another provision the city agreed “to segregate documentation related to investigations of CASANOVA from CASANOVA’s personnel file from 2015 to the present.” “Mayor Toni N. Harp will provide CASANOVA with a reference letter concerning his employment with the CITY,” the agreement stipulates. Meanwhile, Casanova has endorsed Harp’s Democratic primary opponent, Justin Elicker, in this year’s mayoral race.

soap connoisseur Mateo Cruz, who heard the word “bath” and was, according to his dad Lee, entirely sold on the product. Elsewhere, cosmetics and self-care turned into a theme of the evening. A 16-year-old student at the Sound School, Anajja Stevenson came to the fair with his new brand of scented candles, each homemade and poured into a glass container with a dusting of chamomile and blue cornflower petals on top. They currently come in two sizes, selling for $4 and $10. Earlier this year, he started the project after finding a video on YouTube of someone making and selling their own candles. To make the batches, he melts down blocks of wax, mixes in essential oils, and pours the mixture into small jars before sticking in a wick. He said that the brand, Anajja’s Candles, was partly inspired by his grandmother, who burns candles in her Newhallville home to make it feel cozy. “It showed me you can make these things quite easily,” he said, recalling several trips to buy essential oils at Elm City Market and WalMart, then cutting up and boiling wax on a double burner. As he tweaked recipes, he learned which flavor combinations worked and which didn’t (cinnamon and sweet orange was particularly bad, he said). Recent scents include cinnamon, eucalyptus, frankincense, lemon, and tea tree. At the table next to him, Osorio introduced Glossy Featurez, a lip balm comprising orange extract, coconut oil, essential oil, a common gloss base called Versagel and dehydrated blue cornflowers from the garden. At 14, she said it’s a small dream realized—she’s been tinkering with lip gloss for eight years, since watching her mom put it on and experimenting with coconut oil and pink food coloring. “It’s teaching me to make my own money, to go deeper into the business, to set up my templates and everything,” she said. She added that she plans to become a lawyer, but wants to

continue small-batch cosmetics on the side. The only outlier was Sharric James, a 17-year-old drama student at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School who is a peer leader and compost devotee. As a small group gathered around his table, he launched into his pitch: compost bins as a way to fight food waste. Unlike the large, sealed tubs distributed by Peels & Wheels Composting, these are wooden structures intended for outdoor use. He said the idea came to him earlier this year, after researching early composting efforts in New York City that started in the 1980s. By then, James was already into his second year in the program, and had gotten to build compost bins with other members of the group. Then he found out that Connecticut throws away 520,000 tons of food every year— and that only 3.9 percent of that is composted. He also found out that incinerated waste contributes to the asthma epidemic in the state, which hits poor cities the hardest. And reading about good bacteria that grows in compost, he got excited. “I’ve always been fascinated with how the world works,” he said, turning to an expense spreadsheet that outlined materials, power tools, and the cost of his labor. To get off the ground, he and fellow entrepreneur Juan Marroquin are looking at a startup that comes in just over $1,500. They’ve spent some of the summer pitching to New Haveners who have already opted for raised beds, another Growing Entrepreneurs project from 2017. As he and Marroquin embark on the compost bins, he said that he’s most excited for the build out. Two years ago, he helped build an urban farm in the Hill. Now he tinkers whenever he gets the chance, offering to fix bike parts, garden beds and fences that break around his neighborhood. “I love building,” he said. “That part is really fun.”

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Winfield Neutral In Mayor’s Race by PAUL BASS

New Haven Independent

“Listen better” and “accept blame.” Offer concrete solutions. New Haven State Sen. Gary Winfield offered those pieces of advice, respectively, to Mayor Toni Harp and her Democratic primary opponent, Justin Elicker. Winfield, who has served in the state legislature since 2009, offered his observations Monday about the hotly contested mayoral election, during an appearance on WNHH FM’s “Dateline New Haven” program. Winfield has not at this point endorsed either candidate for the Sept. 10 primary. “I’m not supportive of anyone right now,” he said. Asked if he expects to make an endorsement, he responded, “I honestly don’t know.” Winfield, who lives on Winchester Avenue in Newhallville, said he’s hearing “a lot of frustration” in the community about city government. The frustration centers on education and economic development, as well as a general questioning of the city’s direction, he said. Other issues, like the administration’s lead paint losses in court, have emerged on top of that “foundation of grievance.” “Some people don’t feel connected” to the government, he said. “You hear about the graduation rates [increasing]. But their children enter college, they’re not as prepared as they should be.” Similarly, people hear about the torrid pace of construction in town, but feel they don’t see the same opportunities, including housing and jobs, in their own neighborhoods. “I don’t know what city you’re talking

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State Sen. Gary Winfield. about!” he hears. Elicker has hit that issue hard, Winfield noted. The challenger “is paying attention to what people are saying” and “figuring out how to respond” — though not necessarily offering solutions to all of them,

Winfield observed. “You can’t deny he is working diligently” to get elected. Winfield was asked about why public perception in, say, Dixwell and Newhallville doesn’t account for plans in the works or already completed for market-rate, working-middle-class and low-income housing. He responded that the City Hall can do better at communicating its successes — as well as acknowledging the criticisms, whether or not it believes the criticisms to be true. He spoke of the importance of “listening well” and “being willing to accept blame that is yours and not yours.” “Do you think if elected Justin Elicker will continue to be present in neighborhoods like Newhallville outside of the election cycle?” listener Ratasha Smith asked Winfield during the program. “I don’t think any of the mayors I’ve seen spend a lot of time in Newhallville” outside of election season, Winfield responded, and he doesn’t see reason to believe otherwise about Elicker. Also on the program, Winfield discussed victories from this year’s state legislative session, such as a law to make more police body cams available and others to raise the minimum wage, increase workforce job training, and extend the statute of limitations for reporting sexual harassment in the workplace. He blamed the failure of cannabis legalization in part on his insistence on “equity” for black and brown communities in the economic benefits, which he said “lowered interest” among some legislators. He blamed the failure of interstate toll legislation to “the governor’s inability to pick a position and stay there.”

Garrett Steps Into Campaign by PAUL BASS

New Haven Independent

Lauren Garrett logged in 15,000 steps walking six miles a day, and she’s not complaining. In fact, she said, she feels energized. And she’s keeping going. Garrett logged those steps knocking on doors of registered Democratic voters in Hamden to collect names on signatures to place her name on the Sept. 10 mayoral primary ballot. She and five campaign supporters succeeded in turning in 1,200 signatures, more than the 835 needed to make the ballot. Garrett now faces incumbent Mayor Curt Leng, who won the party’s endorsement at a July 16 convention, in the primary election. So she’s keeping up all those steps, knocking on voters’ doors. “My legs are short,” she said on an interview on WNHH FM’s “Dateline Hamden” program, “so I get there quickly.” The steps were worth it, Garrett said: The process of seeking a ballot spot gave her an opening to pitch her candidacy, which is focused on Hamden’s finances. (Click here and here to read previous stories about the debate between Democratic factions during the recently concluded budget season.) “People were so willing to sign” her petitions to secure here a ballot slot and offer voters choices, Garrett said. People including Leng himself. One especially productive petitioning spot was outside Government Center as people left after paying taxes, she said. So far, Garrett said, her campaign has knocked on the doors of 14,000 out of Hamden’s 17,000 registered Democratic voters. She said she speaks first and fore-

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most — and hears first and foremost — about the town’s high debt and high taxes. Garrett has been active with Hamden’s Progressive Action Network, which supports left-leaning candidates for local and state office. As in other communities, progressives have been pushing during even-number-year legislative campaigns for expanded government at the state level — paid family leave, increased taxes on the wealthy, a higher minimum wage — while campaigning for fiscal austerity in local municipal races in odd-number years. A Con’t on page 20

‘Operation Cool Down’ Sees Derby Police Give Away Free Ice Cream by EUGENE DRISCOLL New Haven Independent

DERBY — There was a moment Thursday evening when a third grader’s eyes lit up with recognition on Fourth Street. “That’s Matthews! That’s Matthews! I know you from school,” the boy, Aaron, said while looking up at Derby Police Officer Kris Matthews. “That’s right,” Officer Matthews said, before joking about being the best police officer around. Then Aaron and his buddy, Asion, a seventh-grader, were off to get some free ice cream. That’s how it went Thursday as the 4 to 12 shift of the Derby Police Department traveled the city with an ice cream truck from Jim’s Ice Cream giving away free ice cream to Derby kids. The officers dubbed it “Operation Cool Down.” It’s part of a formal effort within the department to improve relations between residents and police. That’s why you’ve seen “coffee with a cop” a bunch of times in Derby, and it’s why some officers have been in the schools teaching classes on law enforcement or civics. The idea for “Operation Cool Down” hap-

pened after Officer Tim Conlon spotted a kid selling lemonade on Anson Street. He purchased some lemonade and went around the neighborhood handing it out to help the kid. Sgt. Scott Boulton heard about it and came up with the idea — why not give out some ice cream on a hot day? Conlon, by the way, a Derby native, is no stranger to going above and beyond. A few years back he tried to get the city to install a basketball hoop on Hawkins Street to give neighborhood kids something to do. Ultimately the city decided the property’s layout precluded a court, but a new hoop was put up at the Irving School. “You have to do more within the community,” Conlon said, who served as the official “ice cream man,” in the truck Thursday. “You want to try to get to know people in the community. To let them know you’re not a jerk.” Being an ice cream man for an hour or so was something different, in a good way, Conlon said. “If I wasn’t doing this right now, I would be just driving through. This is a chance to show people we’re human,” he said. Polls done by places such as The Cato Institute and The Pew Research Center

show that the majority of Americans have a favorable view of police officers. But the story gets much more complicated when you drill down and look at race, income, and even political affiliation. A young African-American citizen making less than $30,000 annually generally has a much more negative view of police than an affluent older white person. Derby’s an economically-distressed city pockets of poverty and a large minority population. The ice cream truck first visited streets that reflect Derby’s reality — Anson Street, Caroline at Fifth Street, Fourth Street. Those are also areas with lots of young people who, during the summer, may only see Derby police officers responding to negative things happening between 4 p.m. and 12 a.m. “Operation Cool Down” was a chance to chip away at any stereotypes, officers said. “Obviously the profession has taken hits,” Lt. Justin Stanko said. “And, in a way, the profession has become complacent when it comes to organizing things like this. It’s good for the kids to see that a cop can get into the back of an ice cream truck and hand out ice cream. There is so much more to police work that is not just enforcement.”

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The Power in Black Philanthropy:

The Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Beta Tau Boulé of New Haven is helping the leaders of tomorrow access quality education through their Promising Scholars Fund and the Edward Bouchet scholarship at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. August is Black Philanthropy Month and once again, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven asks…what inspires you? Beverly Kimbro was inspired by her late son “Butch,” a young athlete who had dreams of becoming a sports announcer. Robert Saulsbury was inspired by his father, Curtis, who devoted his life to singing and teaching religious, popular and classical music in New Haven. Robert’s wife Ilene was inspired by children - our community’s future. Carlton Highsmith was inspired by his late wife, Deborah, who spent 15 years working in the New Haven Public School system committed to educating students with special needs. The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is celebrating Black Philanthropy Month by highlighting a collection of funds at The Foundation, established by inspiring individuals, like those mentioned, that represent the power of Black philanthropy in our region. “When Jackie Bouvier Copeland created Black Philanthropy Month in August 2011, I really thought it was fitting. This is the time we get together. This is the time

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of reunion,” says Bithiah Carter, president and CEO of New England Blacks in Philanthropy. “I think it’s a beautiful thing, and I think that it is a legacy that we can give our children that is really meaningful.” This year’s Black Philanthropy Month theme, “Let’s Make History,” sets out to do just that by strengthening AfricanAmerican and African-descent giving in all its forms by advancing Black philanthropy around the globe. However, Black

philanthropists have been making history in Greater New Haven for over a century – and their legacy lives on today. Mary Goodman’s legacy is providing scholarships to Black divinity students at Yale University, thanks to a bequest of her life savings (nearly $5,000 in 1872.) Her bequest made her the first person of color to give to Yale. Fast forward to 2006, when more history was made by the New Haven Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for establishing the Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority Fund, Connecticut’s first charitable endowed scholarship fund established by a Black sorority at a community foundation. Throughout history, Greater New Haven’s Black community has shared their resources to help one another survive and flourish – something Jolyn Walker has witnessed both as a Community Foundation employee and as a fund founder. “[My father] taught my siblings and me the meaning of being civic and com-

munity-minded and that meant giving of three things: time, talent and money. He said ‘money was important no matter how small because it demonstrated one’s commitment to the cause’,” Walker explains. “I always thought that whenever I had enough money to help, I would start a fund. Working at The Foundation has shown me the many ways one can participate in community by giving no matter how small or large.” The Prosperity Foundation (TPF), an outgrowth of a fund established at The Foundation in 2010, has announced their #GiveBlackCT Day of Giving Campaign. The Prosperity Foundation, a statewide community foundation established by and for the Black community, is inviting everyone to “Give Black” through TPF on August 15, 2019 to support their programs and initiatives. “When you say ‘I’m a philanthropist’ you are saying I have the power and that is what I think is interesting about us taking back our image,” Carter says. “We have to be in a position where we cultivate, control and curate our image, our communities and our power. That is what giving Black is. It is a way that we inform, reform and transform philanthropy to understand the power and the assets of our community.” To read more inspiring stories of everyday people doing extraordinary acts of generosity, visit www.cfgnh.org/celebratingblackphilanthropy.

Who Cares About Fair Elections?

By Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire Contributor NNPA NEWSWIRE — … people are organizing and attempting to overcome interference by mobilizing the Democratic base of voters. Barbara Arnwine, who founded and leads the Transformative Justice Coalition (www.tjcoalition.org) gathered dozens of activists to participate in a daylong strategy session on voting rights on August 7, fifty-four years after the Voting Rights Act was passed in 1965. Arnwine’s organization is among the many planning to ensure both voter turnout and election fairness in the upcoming elections. By Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire Contributor The US House of Representatives passed the Securing America’s Fair Elections (SAFE) Act in June by a nearly totally par-

tisan vote of 225-184 in late June. Only one Republican voted for legislation that would mandate paper ballots, increase election security, and create safeguards to prevent foreign interference in our elections. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (RKY) opposes the legislation and won’t even allow it to be introduced or voted on in the Senate. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was eloquently angry when she raised a series of questions, “I just would really like to know from my Republican friends, what’s wrong with replacing outdated, vulnerable voting equipment? What is wrong with requiring paper ballot voting systems to ensure the integrity of our elections? What is wrong with enacting strong cybersecurity requirements for elections technology vendors and voting systems? We must be relentless in the defense of our democracy, fighting on all fronts to keep America safe.” Republicans don’t seem to want to defend democracy, though. They simply want to win. And McConnell, who behaves like the 45th President’s handmaiden, has abandoned his duty as Senate leader in favor of partisan shenanigans. Former special counsel Robert Mueller III testified that Russian

election interference was happening even as he testified, too many Republicans chose to ignore his warning because it does not serve them. McConnell is among those who seem to hope that Russian interference aids Republicans and perhaps ensures the reelection of the most odious human being ever to occupy the Oval Office. Meanwhile, people are organizing and attempting to overcome interference by mobilizing the Democratic base of voters. Barbara Arnwine, who founded and leads the Transformative Justice Coalition (www. tjcoalition.org) gathered dozens of activists to participate in a day-long strategy session on voting rights on August 7, fiftyfour years after the Voting Rights Act was passed in 1965. Arnwine’s organization is among the many planning to ensure both voter turnout and election fairness in the upcoming elections. With so many focused on the 2020 election, and appropriately so, it is essential to note that 2019 elections are also significant. Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi will elect governors, New Jersey, and Virginia are among those who will elect state legislators, and some cities will elect mayors. Activists can use these elections to test our

broken system, and as practice, perhaps for 2020. But activists must also be clear that Republicans don’t seem to want fair elections. If they did, McConnell would schedule a vote on the SAFE Act, which provides dollars for better, safer, voting technology. Both houses of Congress are on recess this August month, and won’t reconvene until after Labor Day. Most members of Congress will say that they aren’t taking a six-week vacation because they are also working in their districts. Citizens need to meet with them, organize town hall meetings, and get input from those recalcitrant Republicans (all of the Democrats voted for the SAFE Act) on why they eschew fair elections. Some of them use a “state’s right” argument, suggesting that states can manage their own elections on their own terms. African Americans understand states’ rights all too well. States’ rights made it necessary for our nation to pass a Voting Rights Act, despite the guarantees included in the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments. The question to ask is the questions Speaker Pelosi asked when the legislation came up for a vote on June 27. What’s wrong with election fairness?

It is indisputable that Russia interfered in the 2016 elections to aid the 45th President. It is undeniable that millions of voters have been purged from the polls since 2016 with Secretaries of State eager to influence elections, as they did in both Georgia and Florida in 2018. It is indisputable that while Florida voters attempted to restore votes to former felons, the legislature undermined that vote by requiring people to pay all fines and fees before they are allowed to vote. If the Congressional vote on the SAFE Act is any indication, Republicans don’t want election fairness. They want to win by whatever means necessary. We’ve invaded foreign countries to “ensure democracy,” but our Congress does not have the decency to ensure democracy at home. Since the government won’t do its work, civil society organizations will have to. Kudos to Barbara Arnwine and the Transformative Justice Coalition for their work on voter fairness! Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest project MALVEAUX! On UDCTV is available on youtube.com. For booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juliannemalveaux.com.

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QSR STEEL CORPORATION

EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST - (P/T)

Assist individuals receiving services in identifying and making choices about their social, vocation and personal goals. Duties include case management, job development/placement/retention services and job support as needed. Requires use of personal vehicle. Steel Fabricators, Erectors & Welders B.A. in a related field; plus 2 yrs’ related experience or equivalent VALENTINA MACRI RENTAL HOUSING PRE- APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE Top pay for top performers. combination of education and experience. Pay rate $16.61/hr. Apply to:Authority, GWSNE, 432 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT 06473/ Health Benefits, 401K, Vacation HOME INC, on behalf of Columbus House andPay. the New Haven Housing Fax (203) EOE/AA - M/F/D/V is accepting pre-applications for studio and one-bedroom apartments at this495-6108/hr@goodwillsne.org devel-

NOTICE

APPLY NOW!

Email Resume: Rose@qsrsteel.com Hartford, CT

opment located at 108 Frank Street, New Haven. Maximum income limitations apply. Pre-applications will be available from 9AM TO 5PM beginning Monday Ju;y 25, 2016 and ending when sufficient pre-applications (approximately 100) have Experienced Lay-out for will be mailied upon rebeen received at the offices of HOMEperson INC. Applications quest byStructural calling HOME INC at 203-562-4663 during Steel and Misc those hours. Completed preapplications must be returned to HOME INC’s offices at 171 Orange Street, Third Send Resume to hherbert@gwfabrication.com Floor, New Haven, CT 06510.

DELIVERY PERSON NEEDED

Paving Estimator NOTICIA

Part Time Delivery Needed One/Two Day a Week,

Galasso Materials has an immediate opening for a Paving Estimator. Must have at least 5 years of experience in estimating State, VALENTINA MACRIwork. VIVIENDAS DE ALQUILER DISPONIBLES municipal and private Must have at least 5PRE-SOLICITUDES years of field work in the paving industry. NO PHONE CALLS. Please mail your resume and letter “Hiring Manager”, Mate-Housing Authority, está HOME INC, en cover nombre de latoColumbus House y de Galasso la New Haven rials LLC,POpre-solicitudes Box 1776, East Granby, 06026. EOE/M/F/D/V. aceptando para estudiosCT y apartamentos de un dormitorio en este desarrollo

Must Have your Own Vehicle

If Interested call

(203) 387-0354

ubicado en la calle 109 Frank Street, New Haven. Se aplican limitaciones de ingresos máximos. Las pre-solicitudes estarán disponibles 09 a.m.-5 p.m. comenzando Martes 25 The Authority of the suficientes City of Norwalk, CT(aproximadamente 100) julio,Housing 2016 hasta cuando se han recibido pre-solicitudes en las oficinas de HOME INC. Las pre-solicitudes serán enviadas por correo a petición is requesting for durante Legal esas Services. llamando a HOME INCproposals al 203-562-4663 horas.Pre-solicitudes deberán remitirse fordeProposal documents canStreet, be viewed andNew Haven aRequest las oficinas HOME INC en 171 Orange tercer piso, , CT 06510 . Accounting Department has two immediate openings for full printed at www.norwalkha.org under the time Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable professionals Business section RFP’s/RFQ’s in a fast-paced office environment. Must be highly organized, possess good computer skills, be detail oriented, and able to Norwalk Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. manage multiple projects. Benefits include health, dental & Adam Bovilsky, Executive Director. LTD insurance plus 401(k). Send resume to: Human Resource Dept. P O Box 388, Guilford CT 06437.

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PRE-BID / OPEN HOUSE MEETING FOUR UPCOMING PROJECTS Location: Haynes Construction, 32 Progress Avenue, Seymour, CT 06483 Date: Thursday, August 22, 2019 Time: 10 to 11:00 am Project documents available via ftp link below each project ACS Youth Housing (Renovation) Bids Due: 9-20-19 @ 5 pm 1054 Boston Avenue Bridgeport, CT (1 Building, 11 Units) http://ftp.cbtghosting.com/loginok.html?username=acsyouthhousing 19 Maple St Ext. Apts. (New Construction) Bids Due: 9-20-19 @ 5 pm 19 Maple Street Extension Kent, CT (1 Building, 3 Townhouse Style Units) http://ftp.cbtghosting.com/loginok.html?username=19maplestreetextensionapartments Washington Park Apartments (Renovation) Bids due: 9-20-19 @ 5 pm E. Washington, Barnum& Noble Ave and Kossuth St Bridgeport, CT (10 Buildings, 36Units) http://ftp.cbtghosting.com/loginok.html?username=washingtonparkapts St. Paul’s Flax Hill Cooperative (Renovation) Bids due: 10-25-19 @ 5 pm 28 Martin Luther King Jr Drive Norwalk, CT (10 Buildings, 88 Units) http://ftp.cbtghosting.com/loginok.html?username=stpaulsflaxhill

These contracts are subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements. NEW HAVEN Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming, Inc seeks: Invitation to Bid: Construction Equipment Mechanic preferably experienced in ********An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer********** 242-258 Fairmont Ave 2nd Notice Fax or Email Questions & Bids to: Dawn Lang @ 203-881-8372 dlang@haynesct.com Reclaiming and Road Milling Equipment. We offer factory HCC encourages the participation of all Veteran, S/W/MBE & Section 3 Certified Businesses Haynes Construction Company, 32 Progress Ave, Seymour, CT 06483 training on equipment we operate. Location: Bloomfield 2BR Townhouse, 1.5 BA, 3BR, 1CT level , 1BA SAYEBROOKE VILLAGE AA/EEO EMPLOYER Large We offerapartments, excellent hourly & excellent benefits All new newrate appliances, new carpet, close to I-91 &CT. I-95Fence Company is looking for an individOld Saybrook, CT

and Contact: Tom Dunay Phone: 860highways, near243-2300 bus stop & shopping centerual for our stock yard. Warehouse shipping and receiving Buildings, 17 Units) Forklift experience a must. Must have a minimum of 3(4years’ Email: Tom.dunay@garrityasphalt.com Pet under 40lb allowed. Interested parties contact Maria @ 860-985-8258 TaxtoExempt & Not Prevailing Wage Rate Project material handling experience. Must be able read and write Women & Minority Applicants are encouraged to apply English, and read a tape measure. Duties will include: Loading Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer Request for Proposals and unloading trucks, pulling orders for installation and retail CT. Unified Deacon’s Association is pleased to offer a Deacon’s New Construction, Wood Framed, Housing, Selective Demolition, Site-work, CastIndependent Audit & Tax Services Certificate Program. This is a 10 month program designed to assist in the intellectual formation Candidates counterofsales, keeping the yard clean and organized at all times in-place Shingles, Vinyl Siding, in response to the Church’s Ministry needs. The cost is $125. Classes start Saturday, August 20, 2016 1:30and inventory control. Individual will also make Concrete, deliveries Asphalt of 3:30 Contact: Chairman, DeaconReclaiming, Joe J. Davis, M.S., B.S.Inc seeks: Garrity Asphalt Division 1070lbs. Specialties, Residential Casework, TheAppliances, Housing Authority of the City of New Havend/b/a Elm City Communities is curfence panels and products, Flooring, must be Painting, able to lift at least (203) 996-4517 Host, General Bishop Elijah Davis, D.D. Pastor of Pitts Chapel U.F.W.B. Church 64 Brewster Reclaimer Operators and Milling Operators with current rently seeking Proposals for Independent Audit & Taxes Services. A complete copy of Required to pass a Physical and Drug test, have a valid CT. Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection. St. licensing New Haven, and CT clean driving record, be willing to travel requirements may be obtained from Elm City’s Vendor Collaboration Portal https:// Driver’s License and be able tocontract obtain aisDrivers Medical Card. the This subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements. throughout the Northeast & NY. CDL B & A drivers a plus. Send resume to pking@atlasour- newhavenhousing.cobblestonesystems.com/gateway beginning on Wednesday, August We offer excellent hourly rate & excellent benefits 14, 2019 at 3:00PM. door.com AA/EOE/MF Contact: Rick Tousignant Phone: 860- 243-2300 Bid Extended, Due Date: August 5, 2016 Email: rick.tousignant@garrityasphalt.com Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016 Women & Minority Applicants encouraged to apply Roads & Streets, Town of Groton Public Works, ReSealed bids are invited by the are Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour Project documents available ftp linklicense below:and two years related experience in equipment operation; demonEqual Opportunity Employer quiresvia CDL-B untilAffirmative 3:00 pm onAction/ Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at its office at 28 Smith Street,

ELM CITY COMMUNITIES

SEYMOUR HOUSING AUTHORITY

KMK Insulation Inc.

Equipment Operator,

http://ftp.cbtghosting.com/loginok.html?username=sayebrookevillage strated ability to operate applicable equipment measured by passing of test prior to end of Seymour, CT 06483 for Concrete Sidewalk Repairs and Replacement at the probationary period. Full-time, 40 hours, $22.67/hour. Applications at Groton Town Hall, Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living Facility, 26 Smith Street Seymour. 1907 Hartford Human Resources, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340 or www.groton-ct.gov and must Fax or EmailTurnpike Questions & Bids to: Dawn Lang @ 203-881-8372 dawnlang@haynesconstruction.com

Union Company seeks:

returned& Section by 8/23/19. EOE m/f HCC CT encourages the participation of all Veteran,beS/W/MBE 3 Certified Businesses North Haven, 06473

Tractor Trailer Driver for & Highway Construction Haynes Construction Company, 32 Progress Ave, Seymour, CT 06483 A pre-bid conference willHeavy be held at the Housing Authority Office 28 Smith Equipment. Must have a CDL License, clean driving record, ELECTRIC AA/EEO EMPLOYER Street CTheavy at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. capableSeymour, of operating equipment; be willing to travel Distribution Technician - The Town of Wallingford Electric Division is seeking highly Insulation company offering good pay skilled candidates with electric utility constructions experience to work in the utility’s disthroughout the Northeast & NY. tribution system. The successful applicant must be a H.S. graduate and be fully qualified and benefits. Please mail resume to We offer excellentare hourly rate &from excellent benefits Housing Authority Bidding documents available the Seymour Ofas a Journeyman Lineman or First Class Lineman. Hourly rate: $38.16 to $43.22, plus an at 860-243-2300. fice, 28 SmithContact Street,Dana Seymour, CT 06483 (203) 888-4579. above address. excellent fringe benefits package. The closing date for applications is August 20, 2019. Email: dana.briere@garrityasphalt.com Apply: Human Resources Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, WallMAIL ONLY Women & Minority Applicants are encouraged to apply The Housing Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or This all bids, to ingford, CT 06492, (203) 294-2080, Fax: (203) 294-2084. EO company is an Affirmative Action/ Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

Mechanical Insulator position.

reduce the scope of the project to reflect available funding, and to waive any informalities in the bidding, if such actions are in the best interest of the Housing Authority.

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Elm City Communities

Custodian

Information Technology Consulting Services

Maintenance workers needed for the Wallingford Public Schools to work the 2:00 P.M. to 10 P.M. shift. Hourly rate: $19.14 to $23.66 hourly plus shift differential. Requires some experience in building maintenance work. The closing date for applications is August 14, 2019 or the date we receive the fiftieth (50) application whichever occurs first. Apply: Human Resources Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, (203) 294-2080. EOE.

Request for Proposals NOTICE

VALENTINA MACRI RENTAL HOUSING PRE-Haven APPLICATIONS Housing Authority City of New d/b/aAVAILABLE Elm city Communities is HOME currently seeking Proposals for Information ConsultINC, on behalf of Columbus House and the New Haven Housing Technology Authority, is accepting pre-applications for studio and one-bedroom apartments at this develing Services. A complete copy of the requirement may be obtainedopment located at 108 Frank Street, New Haven. Maximum income limitations apfrom Elm City’s Vendor Collaboration Portal https://newhavenhousply. Pre-applications will be available from 9AM TO 5PM beginning Monday Ju;y ing.cobblestonesystems.com/gateway on have Monday, July 22, 25, 2016 and ending when sufficient pre-applications beginning (approximately 100) been received at the offices of HOME INC. Applications will be mailied upon re2019 at 3:00 PM

Large CT. Fence Company

quest by calling HOME INC at 203-562-4663 during those hours. Completed preapplications must be returned to HOME INC’s offices at 171 Orange Street, Third Floor, New Haven, CT 06510.

is looking for an individual for our stock yard. Warehouse shipping and receiving and Forklift experience a must. Must have a minimum of 3 years’ material handling experience. Must be able to read and write English, and read a tape measure. Duties will include: Loading and unloading trucks, pulling orders for installation and retail counter sales, keeping the yard clean and organized at all times and inventory control. Individual will also make deliveries of fence panels and products, must be able to lift at least 70lbs. Required to pass a Physical and Drug test, have a valid CT. Driver’s License and be able to obtain a Drivers Medical Card. CDL B & A drivers a plus. Send resume to pking@atlasourdoor.com AA/EOE/MF

QSR STEEL CORPORATION

APPLY NOW! NOTICIA Steel Fabricators, Erectors & Welders VALENTINA VIVIENDAS DE ALQUILER PRE-SOLICITUDES Top payMACRI for top performers. Health Benefits,DISPONIBLES 401K, Vacation Pay.

Email Resume: Rose@qsrsteel.com Hartford, CT

HOME INC, en nombre de la Columbus House y de la New Haven Housing Authority, está aceptando pre-solicitudes para estudios y apartamentos de un dormitorio en este desarrollo ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ubicado enAFFIRMATIVE la calle 109 Frank Street, New Haven. Se aplican limitaciones de ingresos máximos. Las pre-solicitudes estarán disponibles 09 a.m.-5 p.m. comenzando Martes 25 julio, 2016 hasta cuando se han recibido suficientes pre-solicitudes (aproximadamente 100) en las oficinas de HOME INC. Las pre-solicitudes serán enviadas por correo a petición Large CT Fence Company is looking for an individual to manage deberán our warehouse/yard. Prior warellamando a HOME INC al 203-562-4663 durante esas horas.Pre-solicitudes remitirse house forklift must. Duties a las shipping/receiving oficinas de HOME INCand en 171 Orangeexperience Street, tercerapiso, New Havenwill , CT include 06510 . loading and unload-

The Glendower Group, Inc Request for Proposals Co-Developer of the Redevelopment of Valley Street Townhouses

Warehouse/Yard Manager:

ing of trucks, pulling and staging orders for installation and retail counter sales and maintaining general yard organization. Basic computer skills required, ability to fill out daily paperwork accurately, assist with inventory control and supervise other yard staff. Must be able to pass a physical and drug test, have a valid CT driver’s license and be able to obtain a Drivers Medical Card. Competitive wages and benefits provided. Send resume to: gforshee@atlasoutdoor.com AA/EOE/MF

NEW HAVEN

242-258 Fairmont Ave 2BR Townhouse, 1.5 BA, 3BR, 1 level , 1BA

NEW HAVEN POLICE

All new apartments, new appliances, new carpet, close to I-91 & I-95 highways, near bus stop & shopping center

NOW HIRING

Pet under 40lb allowed. Interested parties contact Maria @ 860-985-8258 CT. Unified Deacon’s Association is pleased to offer a Deacon’s Certificate Program. This is a 10 month program designed to assist in the intellectual formation of Candidates in response to the Church’s Ministry needs. The cost is $125. Classes start Saturday, August 20, 2016 1:303:30 Contact: Chairman, Deacon Joe J. Davis, M.S., B.S. (203) 996-4517 Host, General Bishop Elijah Davis, D.D. Pastor of Pitts Chapel U.F.W.B. Church 64 Brewster St. New Haven, CT

SEYMOUR HOUSING AUTHORITY Sealed bids are invited by the Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at its office at 28 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483 for Concrete Sidewalk Repairs and Replacement at the Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living Facility, 26 Smith Street Seymour.

The Glendower Group, Inc an affiliate of Housing Authority City of New Haven d/b/a Elm city Communities is currently seeking proposals for Co-Developer of the Redevelopment of Valley Street Townhouses. A complete copy of the requirement may be obtained from Elm City’s Vendor Collaboration Portal https://newhavenhousing.cobblestonesystems.com/gateway beginning on Invitation to Bid: Monday, July2nd22, 2019 at 3:00PM Notice

SAYEBROOKE VILLAGE

The Glendower Group, Inc Old Saybrook, CT (4 Buildings, 17 Units) Request for Proposals Tax Exempt & Not Prevailing Wage Rate Project CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK FOR FARNAM COURT PHASE II

New Construction, The Wood Glendower Framed, Housing, Selective Demolition, Group, Inc an affiSite-work, liate of CastHousing Authority City of New Havin-place Concrete, Asphalt Shingles, Vinyl Siding, en d/b/a Elm city Communities is currently seeking Proposals for Construction Flooring, Painting, Division 10at Specialties, Appliances, Residential Phase Casework, Manager Risk for Farnam Court II. A complete copy of the requireMechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection. ment may be obtained from Elm City’s This contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements. Vendor Collaboration Portal https://newhavenhousing.cobblestonesystems.com/gateway

on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 3:00PM Bid Extended,beginning Due Date: August 5, 2016 Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016 Project documents available viaThe ftp linkGlendower below: Group, Inc http://ftp.cbtghosting.com/loginok.html?username=sayebrookevillage

Apply online at Policeapp.com

Request for Proposals Fax or Email Questions & Bids to: Dawn Lang @ 203-881-8372 dawnlang@haynesconstruction.com

HCC encourages the participation of all Veteran, S/W/MBE MANAGER & Section 3 CertifiedAT Businesses CONSTRUCTION RISK FOR VALLEY TOWNHOUSES Haynes Construction Company, 32 Progress Ave, Seymour, CT 06483 AA/EEO EMPLOYER The Glendower Group, Inc an affiliate of Housing Authority City of New Haven d/b/a Elm city Communities is currently seeking Proposals for Construction Manager at Risk for Valley Townhouses. A complete copy of the requirement may be obtained from Elm City’s

Or Visit our Social Media Pages For More Information Bidding documents are available from the Seymour Housing Authority OfA pre-bid conference will be held at the Housing Authority Office 28 Smith Street Seymour, CT at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. fice, 28 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483 (203) 888-4579.

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The Housing Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to reduce the scope of the project to reflect available funding, and to waive any informalities in the bidding, if such actions are in the best interest of the Housing Authority.

Vendor Collaboration Portal https://newhavenhousing.cobblestonesystems.com/gateway

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PUBLIC Notice

The Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk, CT is requesting proposals for Financial Advisory Services. Request for Proposal documents can be viewed and printed at www.norwalkha.org under the Business section RFP’s/RFQ’s Norwalk Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Adam Bovilsky, Executive Director.

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) hereby announces its federal fiscal years 2020-2022 49 CFR Part 26 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) plan related to FAA-assisted contracts for professional services and construction projects for the Bradley International Airport. The proposed plan, which includes the 3-year goal and rationale, is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at Bradley International Airport, Administration Office, Terminal A, 3rd Floor, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 or on CAA’s website http://www.ctairports.org , the Bradley International Airport website http://www.bradleyairport.com for 30 days from the date of this publication.

Large CT guardrail company looking for Laborer/Driver with valid CT CDL Class A license and able to get a medical card. Must be able to pass a drug test and physical. Compensation based on experience. Email resume to dmastracchio@atlasoutdoor.com AA/EOE M-F

Comments on the DBE goal will be accepted for 45 days from the date of availability of this notice and can be sent to the following:

Equipment Operator

Laurie A. Sirois Manager of Grants, Procurement and Insurance Programs Connecticut Airport Authority Bradley International Airport Administration Office Terminal A, 3rd Floor Windsor Locks, CT 06096 or lsirois@ctairports.org Mr. Thomas Knox DBE & ACDBE Compliance Specialist FAA Western-Pacific Regional Office Los Angeles, CA 90009-2007 thomas.knox@faa.gov

The Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport Invitation for Bid (IFB) Moving and Storage Services Solicitation Number: 131-AM-19-S

The Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport d/b/a Park City Communities (PCC) seeks proposal for moving & storage services from licensed and bonded moving/storage companies. A complete set of IFB documents will be available on July 29, 2019. To obtain a copy of the solicitation you must send your request to bids@parkcitycommunities.org, please reference solicitation number and title on the subject line. A pre-bid conference will be held at 733 South Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604 on August 14, 2019, @ 1:30 p.m. Although attendance is not mandatory, submitting a bid for the project without attending conference is not in the best interest of the Offeror. Additional questions should be emailed only to bids@parkcitycommunities.org no later than August 21, 2019 @ 3:00 p.m. Answers to all the questions will be posted on PCC’s Website: www.parkcitycommunities.org. Proposal shall be mailed of hand delivered by August 29, 2019 @ 11:00 AM to Ms. Caroline Sanchez, Director of Procurement, 150 Highland Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the designated time.

The Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport Request for Proposal (RFP) Relocation Consultant Solicitation Number: 130-PD-19-S

The Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport d/b/a Park City Communities (PCC) is currently seeking proposals from qualified relocation firms for the relocation of C.F. Greene Homes. Solicitation package will be available on July 29, 2019. To obtain a copy of the solicitation you must send your request to bids@parkcitycommunities. org, please reference solicitation number and title on the subject line. A pre-proposal conference will be held at 150 Highland Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605 on August 15, 2019, @ 2:00 p.m. Although attendance is not mandatory, submitting a bid for the project without attending conference is not in the best interest of the Offeror. Additional questions should be emailed only to bids@parkcitycommunities.org no later than August 22, 2019 @ 3:00 p.m. Answers to all the questions will be posted on PCC’s Website: www.parkcitycommunities.org. Proposals shall be mailed, or hand delivered by August 29, 2019 @ 3:00 PM, to Ms. Caroline Sanchez, Director of Procurement, 150 Highland Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Late proposals will not be accepted.

HELP WANTED:

Help Wanted: Immediate opening for Equipment Operator for Heavy and Highway Construction. 10 hour OSHA certificate required. CDL license a plus but not required. Please call PJF Construction Corp.@ 860-888-9998. We are an equal opportunity employer M/F.

Laborer

Civil Engineer

Diversified Technology Consultants (DTC) is a multi-disciple engineering and environmental consulting firm. DTC is a leader in servicing governmental clients for four decades. DTC prides itself as having worked on a wide variety of project types. From schools and senior centers to town halls and universities, our diverse portfolio provides extensive experience to our communities. As DTC enters its forth decade, we are seeking an energetic, organized and proactive professional in our Civil Engineering Department. The successful candidate(s) will work closely with our technical staff in support of DTC’s strategic goals and objectives. This is an entry level position located in our Hamden, Connecticut office.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of plans, specifications, supporting documents, and permit applications for private and municipal projects. • Assist in preparation of calculations such as storm drainage, water supply & wastewater collection, cost estimates, and earthwork quantities. • Perform design and drafting using AutoCAD Civil 3D. MicroStation experience is beneficial but not required.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. • Engineer in training certificate preferred.

Help Wanted: Immediate opening for Construction Laborer for Heavy and Highway Construction. 10 hour OSHA certificate required.

Individuals with Disabilities, Minorities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Please call PJF Construction Corp. @ 860-888-9998. We are an equal opportunity employer M/F.

Town of Bloomfield

CDL Driver Help Wanted: Immediate opening for CDL Driver for Heavy and Highway Construction. 10 hour OSHA certificate and clean CDL license required. Please call PJF Construction Corp. @ 860-888-9998. We are an equal opportunity employer M/F.

Project Manager/Project Supervisor Help Wanted: Immediate opening for a Project Manager/Project Supervisor for Heavy and Highway Construction. Previous experience on CTDOT projects required. Please call PJF Construction Corp. @ 860-888-9998. We are an equal opportunity employer M/F

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Land Use Specialist/Zoning Enforcement Officer – Performs a variety of technical land use and zoning enforcement activities in a municipal Planning Office. The position requires an Associate’s Degree in planning, urban planning, land use, public administration, business administration or a related field and two (2) years of experience interpreting or enforcing zoning or government laws or regulations; or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis. Must possess a valid Connecticut Driver’s License and CAZEO Certification within 2 years of date of hire. $61,376 - $ 78,529, plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Phone: 203-2942080, Fax: 203-294-2084. The closing date will be September 3, 2019. EOE

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Everything You Need To Know About Taking CBD Oil by Bryana Holcomb, BlackDoctor.org

With CBD oil becoming legal and more widely used all over the country, there has been a big surge in use as well. CBD oil has been talked about everywhere from the political and medical communities for its many uses and health benefits. You can take CBD oil through vaping, putting it in food or a variety of other ways. It’s easy to take and thanks to new legislation, easy to purchase online or almost anywhere. Whether you’re an occasional user or first-timer, there is a lot of information out there to take in. Here’s a quick round-up of everything you need to know.

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Everything You Need to Know About Taking CBD Oil CBD oil in the medical field has been used to treat a number of ailments. There are several different ways it’s used to treat different symptoms. There also may be side effects you should be aware of. From vaping CBD oil, applying it topically to your skin or putting it under your tongue, you have a few options on ways to take it. Here is quick beginners guide to CBD oil to help you learn even more What Is CBD Oil and Is It Different Than Marijuana? Cannabidiol or CBD oil is present in most hemp and cannabis plants. Hemp is used for everything from apparel, food, biofuel, water purification, gardening and more. While there are several different forms of cannabinoids, CBD and THC are likely the ones you’re most familiar with. CBD oil is being used more often as a treatment for a number of ailments. As a treatment for general pain relief, Multiple Sclerosis, inflammation, ADHD, heart disease, acne, depression, and irritable bowel syndrome, CBD is showing great results in reducing symptoms. As a new user, you may wonder if CBD oil is addictive or if using CBD oil will always cause a high. Scientifically, Cannabidiol isn’t addictive chemically. CBD oil is something that people may get addicted to the feeling it leaves. Just as you can feel addicted to food, exercise, music, sex, or other feel-good activities, you may feel addicted to CBD oil. The Side Effects of CBD Oil The World Health Organization recently released a study on CBD. The study shows the effects CBD oil has and uses in the medical community. When used in certain forms, CBD oil doesn’t have to give you a high feeling in order for you to have pain relief. You should always discuss your interest in using CBD oil with your doctor, just

like you would with any medical treatment. Some potential side effects include a change in appetite, mood changes, diarrhea, dry mouth, and vomiting. If you and your doctor determine that CBD oil is safe for you, you can talk about its uses and the right dosage. It’s important for your doctor to know about your uses so that they can inform you of potential drug interactions or side effects. The Best Way to Take CBD Oil CBD oil is quite versatile. There are a few different types and options that can suit your needs. CBD oil can even be used topically in lotions to help with skincare or pain relief. There are a couple of factors to consider when thinking about the different ways to use CBD oil. A few considerations include the dosage, the distribution, and the duration for how long you’d like to feel the effects. Here Are a Few of the Common Uses for CBD Oil You can take CBD oil in a variety of different ways. There’s personal preference and what you’d like to gain from using it. From putting it under your tongue to using it in food, CBD oil is really versatile. Under the Tongue or Tincture Tincture is the process in which you put CBD oil directly under your tongue. You’ll feel the effects of tincture within 15 minutes to an hour. Two to five milligrams is a standard dosage to take when using CBD oil under your tongue. The CBD oil distributes evenly throughout your body when it is absorbed through

the mouth and bloodstream. You’ll feel the effects for anywhere from four to six hours after. Vaping CBD Oil You’ll feel the effects of vaping CBD oil only a few seconds to a few minutes after starting. After the initial onset, you’ll feel an even distribution throughout your body. First, you’ll feel it in your lungs and then your brain and heart. You’ll feel the side effects for up to three hours. Orally Taking CBD Oil Oil capsules and edibles can be a great place for beginners to start with CBD oil. It can be used in food, added to a smoothie, used in butter, or put in beverages. There are hundreds of different recipes out there. Pills and capsules also come in pre-measured capsules which makes them an easy place to start when you’re first using CBD oil. You’ll feel the effects within two hours of consuming CBD oil The digestive tract is a slower way for your body to ingest CBD oil. A typical dose for orally taking CBD oil is three to five milligrams. You’ll feel the effects for six to twelve hours throughout your body. Edibles are an even distribution. CBD Oil Recipes CBD can be used in hundreds of different recipes. You can put it in smoothies, drinks, and a number of sweet or savory foods. Here are a few fun recipes you can add CBD oil to: • CBD tea latte

There are several medical conditions where CBD oil can be helpful in receiving symptoms. These conditions include anxiety, depression, heart health, chronic pain, inflammation, and epilepsy. Anxiety CBD oil has proven helpful in treating anxiety disorders. Results from research and clinical trials show that CBD may help general anxiety, panic disorder, posttraumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social anxiety disorders. Addiction CBD oil may help people who suffer from addiction. CBD oil possesses therapeutic properties that can help people with opioid and cocaine addiction. Some evidence shows CBD may block the effects that THC, for example, has on the mind. Heart Health CBD oil may be good for your ticker as well. CBD oil usage has been shown to lower blood pressure. It can also help keep blood pressure under control before or after a traumatic event. New Drug Treatments The U.S. Food and Drug Administration or FDA recently approved Epidiolex as a treatment for epilepsy. This drug is made from a purified form of CBD oil. This drug treatment helps with seizures in rare forms of epilepsy. The drug can be used in patients two years and older. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet Syndrome are the forms of epilepsy the drug can be used for. This is the first FDA-approved drug that uses a purified form of CBD oil that is derived from marijuana. CBD Oil and Pregnancy A report from the American Academy of Pediatrics or AAP shows that pregnant women and nursing mothers need to avoid using marijuana due to possible developmental effects on their baby. Short-term exposure to CBD was found to increase premature birth and affect the permeability of the placental barrier. CBD oil could potentially place the fetus

at risk from certain substances. CBD Oil: Is It Right for You?

When considering using CBD oil, think about your health conditions and your reasons for taking it. CBD oil can be a great resource in receiving pain and inflammation. CBD oil helps in a variety of other conditions as well. You can vape CBD oil, use it under your tongue or ingest it through an edible. With capsules and food especially, you’ll feel the effects evenly and it can be a great way for beginners to start using it. Speak to your doctor to ensure you know the proper dosage for you and your needs, and to learn the best way for you to take CBD oil. To learn more about different health conditions, keep browsing the rest of our site.

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split has developed on Hamden’s council among PAN-backed progressives and other Democrats; PAN-allied council members aligned with Garrett have been consistently critical of the Leng administration. “We are seeing Hamden’s finances declining. We’re not addressing the issue,” Garrett argued. “Families cannot afford to pay more taxes. They are already getting taxed out of their homes.” She acknowledged that no quick easy fixes exist to avoid tax increases. She said “right now it’s not realistic to lower the mill rate” because of an anticipated $4 million hike in debt payments next year. She called for aggressively promoting new business development to grow the tax base and targeting cost overruns in line items like police overtime. She was asked about the difference in experience between her and Leng. Garrett has served one term on the Legislative Council. Leng has spent decades in town government, as a legislator and in various top Town Hall jobs. “His experience has brought us a billion dollars in debt,” she responded. Leng argues that his experience has helped the town b egin to stabilize finances and tackle a dec ades old problem of underfunded pensions. In response to a listener question, Garrett agreed that vaping has become a big problem in town schools. “Bathrooms are being locked” and kids sometimes can’t relieve themselves as a result, as administrators struggle to find a way to contain widespread smoking in the loos. Asked about the role a mayor can play in the issue, Garrett said she would work with the Board of Education to research fixes. “We’ve got to find out what’s working” in other school systems that also wrestle with this problem, she said.

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Calling Out Racism, White Supremacy and White Nationalism is More Vital Than Ever

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The press is the only privately-owned institution specifically mentioned by name in the U.S. Constitution. Our words have power and powerful words have a responsibility to speak truth to those that are listening. Telling the truth, in its entirety, is the most objective stance any journalist can take on any subject. The spectre of white nationalists, neoNazis, white supremacists and others that wrongly maintain that the American flag and free speech provide them with moral justification and protection for their abhorrent behaviors, has seen too many journalists frame their inadequate coverage under a cloak of “objectivity.” Journalism is reverting to the impersonal mode of coverage that chronicled the civil rights movement: The Spectator’s Perspective. That the President of the United States can get away with telling four American citizens and congresswomen of color to “go back to your country,” reminds too many black journalists of a strikingly similar message from Alabama Governor George Wallace, a Democrat, more than 50 years ago. During his 1963 inaugural speech, Wallace said: “I draw the line in the dust and toss the gauntlet before the feet of tyranny, and I say segregation now, segregation tomorrow and segregation forever.” In its All Things Considered and Radio Diariesseries, NPR called the speech, “A fiery pledge forgiven, but not forgotten.” “Reflecting on his response to the speech at the time,” writes NPR, “Rep. John Lewis, a Georgia Democrat, originally from Alabama, says he took Wallace’s words personally. ‘My governor, this elected official, was saying in effect, you are not welcome, you are not welcome. Words can be very powerful. Words can be dangerous,’ Lewis says. ‘Gov. Wallace never pulled a trigger. He never fired a gun. But in his speech, he created the environment for others to pull the trigger, in the days, the weeks and months to come.’” Reporting both sides of a viewpoint may enable a publication to boast about high journalistic standards but ignoring larger truths in the process nullifies any benefits gained. Earlier this month, while in the midst of a rant-by-racist-tweet barrage from the fingertips of President Trump, the New York Timesran the headline, “Trump Urges Unity vs. Racism.” Many Timesreaders reacted by threatening to cancel their subscription. The press is the only privately-owned institution specifically mentioned by name in the U.S. Constitution. Our words have power and powerful words have a responsibility to speak truth to those that are listening. Telling the truth, in its entirety, is the most objective stance any journalist can take on any subject. The race to present white-leaning objectivity in news coverage leads large institutions, like the New York Times, Washing-

ton Post, Associated Press, and others, to bestow credence and importance through their coverage – or lack thereof – to the hate speech and acts taking place during today’s resurgence of the civil rights movement. Mainstream press’ coverage also serves as a reminder that people of color, whose realities, life stories and viewpoints have resulted in a different standard for objectivity, are often best served by the Black Press. While the nation heralded the bravery of reporters who were embedded with front line troops during the war in Viet Nam, the first to be covered by television, few knew the names of the many black journalists who risked their lives to expose the truth of the criminal-level hatred that filled the pages of the Black Press during the same period of our history. Similarly, it’s important that black journalists and other journalists of color apply our unique insights and perspectives to confront and report the truth of our modern and increasingly racist hate-filled era. “It appears that way because we are witnessing the dismantling of so many important pillars of our system of government,” said Madison Paige, the founder and CEO of Bold Blue Campaigns, a grassrootssupported political consultancy. “Regardless of what political party you affiliate with, what we see under the current administration is recognizably destructive. It stands to send the country back, not decades, but centuries,” Paige said. However, “the Black Press of America is saying, ‘No, this is unacceptable, and we won’t go back,’” she said. Many are realizing that the myth of white supremacy is easily debunked, said Es-

sence Cohen Fields, a Pennsylvania-based licensed professional counselor. “The increased violence and blatant expression of hate, is a direct correlation to the white supremacists’ fear of being viewed as, dare I say, equal, and people are no longer getting their information from one or two sources,” said Fields. The Black Press now has a global connection that has allowed for a restoration of pride in being of African descent, which is uncomfortable for some, she said. Since the founding of the Black Press 192 years ago, African American-owned newspapers have served their communities in a way no other publications have. Often operating on shoe-string budgets, understaffed, and working with other severe limitations, the Black Press always has maintained its mission as the Voice of Black America. That tradition has held through many transitions – through the aftermath of slavery, the Jim Crow Era and the Civil Rights Movement. The Black Press also continues to call out racism, which mainstream newspapers have either failed to do, or whose response has been tepid when compared to the magnitude of the crisis. White supremacists hold as big of a platform as they have had since the civil rights movement, said Nikita Banks, a psychotherapist, clinical social worker, and host of the Black Therapist Podcast. “Newsrooms are biased against people of color. diversity in the media is necessary more than ever,” Banks said. “But we also have to create a resurgence of our black publications and cultivate a space where they not only exist but thrive again,” she said. Attempting to block integration at the

University of Alabama, Governor George Wallace stands defiantly at the door while being confronted by Deputy U.S. Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach. (Photo:

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Debra Lee Named to AT&T Board of Directors

By WI Web Staff WASHINGTON INFORMER — Former BET Networks Chair and CEO Debra Lee has been named to the AT&T board of directors. Lee, who worked for more than 30 years at BET Networks, was previously named to both Billboard’s Power 100 list andord in the entertainment and media industry will be terrific additions to our board of directors,” said AT&T Chair and CEO Randall Stephenson. “Her unique perspective as a media industry leader and operations executive, and her lifetime commitment to community service give her valuable insights I look forward to having on our board.” Lee worked at BET, beginning as its first in-house counsel in 1986 and eventually

ascending to The Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful Women in Entertainment. She was appointed in 2011 to the White House Management Advisory Board by President Barack Obama and currently serves on the boards of Marriott and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. “Debra’s outstanding leadership, deep expertise and strong track recchair and CEO, a role she held from 2006 to her retirement last year. Under her leadership, the network launched such hit series as “Being Mary Jane,” “Black Girls Rock!” and “The New Edition Story,” and as well as the BET Awards and BET Honors ceremonies. This post originally appeared in The Washington Informer.

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