Written by Leonard Webb, Publisher Human Capital Management Solutions Architect, Yale University Hungry yet Humble is what best describes Ethnic GEM Denval Lawrence. Since his arrival from St. Catherine, Spanish Town, Jamaica over 30 years ago, Denval has been on a mission to improve not only his quality of life, but so many others who …
In May 2011, Deborah C. Jackson became the fourth President of Cambridge College, bringing to the institution over 30 years of leadership expertise across a number of Boston’s leading institutions. Ms. Jackson assumed this role with a commitment to advance the mission of the College: to provide access to academically excellent, time-efficient and affordable …
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By Lucy Gellman, Arts Council Greater New Haven Proud mom Kim Johnson and Dior “Mr. ConnCAT” Hobson. Lucy Gellman Photos. Dior Hobson walked into the Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology (ConnCAT) as a baby-faced fifth grader, looking for a place to grow his artistic skills. He walked out with a family. Hobson—or “Mr. …
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Meet Crystal Williams, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) New President! A teacher, leader, advocate and poet… Crystal Williams believes that education, art and design, and commitments to equity and justice are essential to transforming our society. Williams has more than two decades of higher education experience. During that time, she has been an institutional …
New Haven Promise is a first-of-its-kind scholarship program in Connecticut. Promise is a location-based program that provides scholarships up to 100% tuition for residents and graduates of New Haven Public Schools and approved charter schools. A key to New Haven’s future, Promise is revitalizing the City of New Haven through increased educational attainment, increasing home …
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Professional Basketball comes to Connecticut! Welcome: “The Connecticut Cobras” Beginning next spring, Connecticut residents won’t need to travel for professional basketball games, with a professional men’s basketball team set to call the state its home for the first time in over two decades. The Connecticut Cobras will be a part of “The Basketball League (TBL), …
Michael Jai White to Launch First Mini-Major Studio in Connecticut. Actor, writer, director Michael Jai White and his team of award-winning industry veterans are launching JAIGANTIC STUDIOS (a clever play on his middle name, which is JAI – JAIGANTIC Studios), the first mini-major studio in Connecticut. Fulfilling a lifelong promise of returning to his …
Well Ethnic Online readers, Summer is officially here! Let’s get on the move. We deserve a little break. For your summer fun and relaxation here are our 5 favorite picks for catching good times. No worries about air fare New Englanders, these State Parks and beaches are all in New England! Don’t forget your SPF …
Well Ethnic Online readers, Summer is officially here! Let’s get on the move. We deserve a little break. For your summer fun and relaxation here are our 5 favorite picks for catching good times. No worries about air fare New Englanders, these State Parks and beaches are all in New England! Don’t forget your …
Submitted by Samantha Williams Senior Contributing Writer The continued practice of criminalizing Black bodies by law enforcement and non-Black vigilantes has sparked numerous global protests. Black people are beyond tired, upset, and frustrated, and our allies have joined forces to demand the justice, equity, and freedoms we have yet to receive. In June 2020, recent …
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