Shortly the Obama administration will reach 2 million people deported, more than any other president. This article begins a series of stories about how these deportation impact local families. –Kica Almost a year ago, three buses left New Haven to attend the Rally for Citizenship in Washington, D.C. Arriving at the West Lawn was surreal.…
Bruce Ditman gives a very traditional Bar Mitzvah Day speech to a very untraditional recipient, our city. It is party season in New Haven and galas abound. Hot appetizers are passed and shoes are kicked off to better the boogie. Twenty-five years ago this month, it was party season for me too when I went through…
The Group With No Name – 14 years old, and still going strong. This year marks the 14th anniversary of The Group with No Name, better known as TGWNN. It was created by Janna Wagner, who while in her twenties decided to remain in the city but worried about the social drought that existed for…
Las Pequeñas Ligas Hispanas de New Haven has been bringing some quality cultural programming to New Haven and they’re at it again! In partnership with the Connecticut Office of the Arts, they are co-sponsoring a concert featuring the bomba group Alma Moyo. It will be held on Saturday, March 29 at 5pm at the Columbus…
There is an Afro-Boricua tradition, little known outside of Puerto Rico called a “baquiné”. A baquiné was traditionally a wake for a child under the age of seven (what is considered by Catholics to be the age of reason). Since it was believed that children within this age range would be directly admitted to heaven,…
I know we have had to shovel and plow but New Haven can be beautiful in the winter. Don’t get me wrong. I grew up on islands (Puerto Rico, Trinidad, and Fiji) so I hate the cold. But there is something magical about New Haven’s unique combination of New England seasons, maritime industry and picturesque…
With the growing diversity of New Haven’s immigrant population, Miriam Gohara finds a hidden gem just outside town which gives New Haven cooks from India and other South Asian countries (but also from places as diverse as Africa, Jamaica and Guyana) the opportunity to find tastes from home. Here is her story and some lentil…
Tragically, New Haven’s own Satchel Ramos died protecting others. His family and friends will be celebrating his life on Saturday, March 8th. The services are as follows: Viewing from 12 noon until 1:30 pm at Church of the Redeemer, 185 Cold Spring Street, New Haven. Funeral at 2 pm at Church of the Redeemer. Celebration…
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