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Historic church provides ‘voice’ for Black community By Nadya Korytnikova Record-Journal staff
Nzinga's Daughters are best know for their “Underground Railroad” performance. The program invites the audience to experience the creativity, ingenuity, and perseverance employed by African American slaves in their efforts to become free. Photo courtesy of Nzinga's Daughters
Nzinga’s Daughters bring a message with their songs By Nadya Korytnikova Record-Journal staff
PLAINVILLE — For over 26 years Nzinga’s Daughters, a vibrant five-woman performance ensemble, has been sharing their gift of songs and storytelling to educate the public about the history and cultural achievements of Africa and the African Diaspora. The ensemble features Dayna Snell, Alison Johnson, Taffie Bentley, and the band founder, Gail Williams. While performing
at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1994, Williams noticed that the audience was predominantly white. While the listeners enjoyed her music, Williams wondered whether they knew the songs’ origins. “Everybody came to listen to the music but not everybody knew where it came from, so that’s what encouraged me to start the band and tell people all about its history,” Williams said. See Nzinga’s, A13
PLAINVILLE – For over a century, Redeemer’s African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church has been giving voice to the African American community. In 1997, the church was designated as one of the 74 historic sites on the state’s Freedom Trail. “The story of Redeemer’s reflects the rich African-American heritage that is integral to our cultural and social history,” said Town Councilor Rosemary Morante. “From the founding of the church to the current day, the members of Redeemer’s have also played a significant role in building a vibrant and diverse community here in Plainville.” The church was officially dedicated in September of 1904, but the efforts to establish a house of worship for the Black community were well underway as early as 1875. To raise money for the church, African-American Plainville residents col-
lected donations and put on various entertainment programs, said Gail Williams, the Plainville Historic Center’s expert on local African American history. “In Plainville, there weren’t a lot of black people, so the church was not just a place to practice religion, it was a place where people found a support system and a sense of camaraderie,” said Williams. Some African Americans attended white churches but were not necessarily welcome. It was suggested that Black residents worship at the See Church, A11
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146 new cases reported in Plainville
The state’s most recent report, issued Jan. 28, showed 146 positive cases in Plainville. That works out to an average of 59.2 daily cases per 100,000 people. In the
previous report, 141 positive cases were reported in Plainville.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “People with COVID-19 can have mild symptoms to As of Jan. 31, the total of lab- severe illness. Symptoms oratory-confirmed and can appear two to 14 days probable COVID-19 cases after being exposed to the reported among Connecticut virus. Symptoms can inresidents was 253,954, include: cough, shortness of cluding 238,535 laboratorybreath or difficulty breathconfirmed and 15,419 prob- ing, fever or chills, muscle or able cases. Nine hundred body aches, sore throat, twelve patients were hospiheadache, nausea or vomittalized with laboratory-con- ing, diarrhea, runny nose or firmed COVID-19. There had stuffy nose, fatigue, and rebeen 7,119 COVID-19-assocent loss of taste or smell.” ciated deaths. — Citizen report
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Despite these challenges, we remain fully guided by our Plainville Community Schools’ Vision: To inspire and prepare lifelong learners to follow their passion, engage in their communities, and positively impact our global society. To fulfill this vision and aligned goals, we must maintain a commitment to operating our school district as effectively and efficiently as possible. One of the primary responsibilities each year is to develop and put forth a school district budget that adequately supports our district vision and goals while remaining fiscally responsible to taxpayers.
Plainville's Superintendent of Schools Steven LePage accompanied Louis Toffolon Elementary School Principal Lynn Logoyke as she gave out Toffolon Tiger Tags to second graders Immanuel Casiano and Maeby Fiske. Tiger Tags go to students who never give up and work hard to solve tricky problems.
While we continue to strive each day to provide the best education possible for all students, we also continue to endure the limits, constraints, and ramifications of COVID-19, and the responsibility we have to invest in the appropriate resources to ensure our students continue to advance academically,
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Local restaurants ready for kickoff and a huge night By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff
The biggest night in football is going to look very different this year due to COVID guidelines on gathering. However, fewer large parties at home doesn’t mean the normal menu has to change. J Timothy’s Tavern, 143 New Britain Ave., Plainville, is very busy during Super Bowl weekend, according to Nikki Vinci, the restaurant’s marketing director.
“We will probably make between 12 to 13 tons of wings throughout the weekend,” Vinci said. “Since Monday (Jan. 25), over 500 orders have already been placed.” Each bucket contains 35 to 40 wings and costs $46.50. Customers can choose the flavor they want. “It’s going to be a little different this year,” Vinci said. “We’re going to get more orders probably because people are staying home to watch the game. We think we’ll probably be booked
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James Buckwell, front house manager at J Timothy’s Taverne, fills a plate with Buffalo dirt wings, the most popular item on the menu at the 143 New Britain Ave. eatery. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Schools Locals in college Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I., named Nicholas Page to its dean’s list and president’s list for the fall semester. Fairfield University, Fairfield, named Dominika Mis to its dean’s list for the fall semester. Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y., named Christiana Melninkaitis to its fall semester. Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., named Benjamin Czuprinski to its dean’s list for the fall semester.
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CFGNB programs The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain’s Capacity Building Initiative is offering multiple opportunities for local nonprofits. For the first half of 2021, the initiative will be comprised of three main components. The 2021 Executive Directors’ Forum will focus on creating a space where executive directors can learn, guide and support one another through nine monthly sessionsr. Next, the CFGNB will provide scholarships for 20 local non-profits which plan to participate in grant writing training. Also, the foundation will offer COVID-19 mini-grants. For more information, contact Joeline Wruck at 860-229-6018 ext. 307 or jwruck@cfgnb.org.
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Hayes’ historic role representing the 5th
Plainville has rich legacy of African American musicians
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes is serving her second term representing the state's Fifth Congressional District in the U.S. House. She was first elected in November 2018, making her the first Black woman to represent Connecticut in Congress. In 2020, Hayes was re-elected.
Gail Johnson Williams, the Plainville Historical Society’s specialist in local African American history, offers a look at the history of Plainville’s Black musicians and bands on the organization’s website, plainvillehistoricalsociety.com.
The district includes Meriden, Cheshire and Plainville. Named the 2016 National Teacher of the Year among other honors, Hayes’ government biography describes her story as "one of achievement despite the odds and overcoming the obstacles that life can place before you." During her 2020 campaign, she was subjected to a blatant act of racism when a Zoom meeting was hacked by a group of individuals using racial slurs. Areas of legislative focus for Congresswoman Hayes are equitable access to quality education, affordable health care for everyone, labor, agriculture, and the environment. Additional priority areas include: immigration reform, gun violence prevention, veterans’ issues, social justice, transportation, and working in a bipartisan way to bring positive change to the lives of every person in our community.
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She currently sits on the full House committees of Education and Labor, and Agriculture. Her subcommittee assignments include Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, Civil Rights and Human Services, Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, Nutrition/Oversight and Department Operations. She is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Pro-Choice Caucus, Coalition for Autism Research and Education Caucus, and Co-chair of the College Affordability Caucus. Congresswoman Hayes serves on the Emergency Task Force on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health, Education and Labor Task Force, Freshman Working Group on Addiction, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and is a Deputy Whip. — Compiled from AP, Record-Journal and house.gov sources.
A Plainville native, Williams has presented numerous programs related to the important role of the African American community in town. She was a long-time member of Sam Kimble’s band and was the only woman R&B electric bass player among area bands. In the 1990s, she founded Nzinga’s Daughters, a well-known women’s group that has performed African and African American music. In her article posted to the historical society website, Williams brings the world of local African American music alive. She tells of parties and music at the Halsted home on Pearl Street in the 1920s, George Peters’ bands, such as the Majestic Orchestra in the 20s and 30s, and Amateur Night at the Strand Movie theater in the center of town.
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Two legendary band leaders, Sam Kimble and Bob Beverly (Royalaires and the Velvetones), also are covered in the article, as are the musical connections with the A.M.E. Redeemer’s Zion Church over the years. The article includes a list of additional African American
musicians from Plainville. The writer’s work documents and preserves a rich legacy. The historical society invites the public to learn about this important and fascinating part of the town’s cultural history. — Submitted
Cape Verde families who migrated to the area focus of discussion In 2018, The Plainville Historical Society hosted a program highlighting the history of local people who migrated from the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of Africa.
the culture and history of Cape Verde people was Valeriana Angelina Gomes DeBrito.
While Williams was born in Plainville, DeBrito was born on the island of Soa “There are several (Cape Verdean) families in Nicolau in the Cape Verde Plainville,” said Gertrude La- Islands before settling in Combe, of the historical so- Waterbury in the 1970s. ciety. The people who miDeBrito shared her experigrated from Cape Verde ences growing up, as well as came in search of a better a trip back to the island. life in America. The migration was not part of the slave The program also told about trade. Several Cape Verdean the late Plainville native families came to live in area Lena Santos Ferguson’s fight to break the color barrier towns such as Plainville, New Britain and Waterbury. and become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. “I think it’s an interesting history,” said Gail Williams, a “It’s a good history lesson,” Plainville resident and one Williams said. of the program speakers. Also leading the discussion on — Submitted
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African American scholars, inventors influencers and more American history resonates with the names of great African American men and women. Here are 14 men and women who made their mark on history — in many cases as the first Black Americans to succeed in their chosen fields. The actress who played Aunt Jemima was a Hartford native From 1946 to 1964, Gwen Reed, an actress, an advocate for childhood literacy and a theater director, played the role of Aunt Jemima, the face of the Quaker Oats Company products. Reed traveled to promote the brand at pancake festivals, state fairs, school assemblies and grocery stores, but her real name was never revealed. While playing the role of Aunt Jemima (in 1951), Reed became the director of the Hartford Community Players. She directed “A Raisin in the Sun,” “Rain” and “Purlie Victorious.” — CT Post Connecticut freedman wrote one of the first examples of African American literature
An entertainer who lived in Danbury was the first African American to sing at the Met On Jan. 7, 1955, Marian Anderson, who lived on a farm in Danbury, became the first African American to sing as a member of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Anderson then became a goodwill ambassador for the United States and a delegate to the United Nations in September 1958. As a result, President Lyndon B. Johnson awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963 and she received many other honorary honors, such as the Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1991. — CT Post and NPR Inspiration of modern home security systems Mary Van Brittan Brown, an African American nurse from Queens, New See Historic figures, A16
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Ever since, Nzinga’s Daughters have been deepening public understanding of African-American history through music and entertainment while also running three programs for children and youth: Nzinga's Watoto, the Girls Empowerment program PRIDE, and the Male Mentor Program. All three promote positive youth development among children of all races and abilities throughout Connecticut. Nzinga’s Daughters are best known for their interactive “Underground Railroad” performances which invite the audience to experience the creativity, ingenuity, and perseverance employed by African American slaves in their efforts to escape slavery.
One of the songs of the Underground Railroad was “Wade in the Water.” It had been used as a way to warn runaway slaves to get off the trail and into the water to hide their scent from dogs. Another song, “Follow The Drinking Gourd” contained essential directions for fugitive slaves. The verses mention drinking gourd, which refers to the Big Dipper constellation. By following the line of the constellation to the North Star, travelers had a guide in the night sky that pointed them toward freedom. “Slave owners were not smarter than the slaves,” Snell said. “We had to figure out how to get out and how to survive and how to rebuild our lives with nothing. Those who owned slaves
They sang songs coded to convey secret information about the route North. Some songs gave directions about when, where, and how to escape while others warned of danger along the way. “If I were picking cotton and somebody was walking down the street singing ‘Steal Away to Jesus,’ I’d know that means the time for my sister and brothers to escape is coming,” said Dayna Snell. “I am going to conduct my business as usual but when the sun goes down and the master goes to sleep, I am going to that secret spot.”
were not intimidated by us singing and dancing, they didn't catch any message in that.” Historically, music has been used to help overcome difficult times, Snell believes. The social and political climate of any era is reflected through art, with music being a powerful inspirational expression of ideas. “The history of the Civil War is embedded in music. Similarly, when COVID hit Italy, people would come out on their balconies, sing and play instruments,” Snell said. “Music always seems to be helpful in both good and bad times. It helps bring joy and relaxation.” nkorytnikova@ record-journal.com 203-317-2444 Twitter: @n_korytnikova
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Dr. James E. West, an African American inventor, helped develop a more sensitive and compact microphone at Bell Laboratories in New Jersey in the 1960s. He worked with his colleague Gerhard Sessler on this invention. This foil electret microphone was less expensive to make than other condenser microphones and was licensed in 1964. By 1968, the microphone was universally produced and used in devices such as telephones, baby monitors, hearing aids and tape recorders. Now, about 90% of the microphones are based on this invention. — History.com
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A New Haven-born warrior for justice Constance Baker Motley was a longtime Connecticut resident and a trailblazer for women of color. In 1946, she became the first Black woman to graduate from Columbia University School of Law. She also was the first African American to serve as a New York state senator and the first African American woman to serve as a federal judge. — Connecticuthistory.org Inventor of the automatic elevator doors African American inventor Alexander Miles was born in 1838 in Minnesota and is best known for being award-
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RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.
Plumbing GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. 203-238-2820.
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