Jamil Ragland

4 days ago | theinnercitynews.com | Jamil Ragland

by Jamil Ragland CTNewsJunkieWETHERSFIELD, CT — A group of activists seeking prison reform chose Juneteenth to speak out about what they called the inhumane treatment people endure while incarcerated by the Connecticut Department of Correction. Barbara Fair, of Stop Solitary CT, said that for too long, the people of Connecticut have lived under the illusion of false freedom.

4 days ago | theinnercitynews.com | Donald Eng |Jamil Ragland

by Donald Eng and Jamil RaglandHARTFORD, CT (Updated 1:30 p.m.) — A controversial housing bill intended to address the shortage and high cost of housing in the state will not become law, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday. At a news briefing in his Capitol office, Lamont said he would “reluctantly” veto House Bill 5002, An Act Concerning Housing the Needs of Homeless Persons.

4 days ago | theinnercitynews.com | Jamil Ragland

by Jamil RaglandThe African-American community is facing a “crisis” in mental health, but there are encouraging signs that the stigma around seeking help is changing, said experts on a Juneteenth panel discussing mental health. The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity (CWCSEO) hosted a four-expert panel discussion at the state capitol on Wednesday afternoon.

5 days ago | newhavenindependent.org | Jamil Ragland

NadaButVibes & BAP PackPratt Street SoundsHartfordJune 20, 2025Friday was the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. And the sun certainly made its presence felt on Pratt Street as Hartfordites took in the sights of the Pratt Street Night Market and listened to the dynamic duo of NadaButVibes and the BAP Pack performing. NadaButVibes was the first to perform, and unfortunately the sun made capturing her performance all but impossible.

1 week ago | newhavenindependent.org | Jamil Ragland

The Lost Tribe feat. Movement of the People Dance CompanyHopgood/Lord Summer Music SeriesBushnell Park HartfordJune 19, 2025Juneteenth 2025 featured some wonderful celebrations of African American culture around the Capital city, but few were as impactful as hearing the past, present and future of African American music performed by the Lost Tribe in Bushnell Park. The concert was part of the Hopgood/Lord Summer Series, which began on June 5.