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“I do not believe that our treasured celebrations – especially ones centered around minority groups like Juneteenth and Pride – should be voted on each year.” – Janet Stone McGuigan, Greenwich Selectperson Continue Reading →
“Learn how efforts around the country to stop teaching various topics in American history because of how it makes some people feel is actually denial of our greatest opportunity to honor all of those who came before us and to unite to build a better future for all that come after us.” – Bobby Walker Jr Continue Reading →
The BOE voted 4-4 down party lines on a one-year contract extension, Republicans voting yes for one year and Democrats voting no, preferring a 2-year extension. The motion failed to pass. On a motion to extend the contract for two years, there was another tie vote down party lines. That motion also failed to pass. BOE chair Joe Kelly announced he would not be seeking another term in the November election and that was more reason for the superintendent’s contract extension to be one year, not two. Continue Reading →
“Republicans, in particular, should embrace and promote Juneteenth, which memorializes a great Republican victory. Without the Republican Party, after all, there would be no Juneteenth.” – Thomas L. Krannawitter Continue Reading →
“I understand the attempt of certain people to rewrite our history so that it is less than honest about the atrocities associated with it. That is part of the reason Juneteenth is so relevant.” – Reverend Dr. Thomas Nins Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Public Act 22-128, which establishes a new legal state holiday on June 19 known as Juneteenth Independence Day. Continue Reading →
There was push back on State Rep Kimberly Fiorello’s comments about the framers’ Three-Fifths compromise and her suggestion that the CT House has an “unhealthy” focus on race. Continue Reading →
“Let’s not think of June 19 as one day to recognize freedom, but rather as a time to reflect on how we advance it each and every day.” – Frank Salomone Continue Reading →