"We Are in a Precarious Position," Fauci Tells Connecticut Interviewers at Community Health Center

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"We Are in a Precarious Position," Fauci Tells Connecticut Interviewers at Community Health Center

“We are in a precarious position,” explained Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, who is leading the COVID-19 response at the NIH. Fauci returned as a guest this month on Conversations On Health Care, a radio program/podcast on healthcare issues produced by Community Health Center, Inc., based in Middletown and distributed nationally.

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Uncovering African American Women's Fight for Suffrage

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Uncovering African American Women's Fight for Suffrage

On March 10, 1919, the “Prison Special” train arrived in Hartford, carrying 26 suffragists from across the country who had been imprisoned in Washington, D.C. for demonstrating in front of the White House. Having been released, they now were on a speaking tour, stopping in 15 cities in three weeks - including in Connecticut. As we vote in 2020, century old history may provide some insight and perspective.

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Counting Crowds in an Era of Protest: UConn Professor Gathers Data To Quantify What’s Happening

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Counting Crowds in an Era of Protest: UConn Professor Gathers Data To Quantify What’s Happening

Amidst a year of protests across the country, UConn Associate Professor of Political Science Jeremy Pressman, is co-founder of the Crowd Counting Consortium (CCC), which collects publicly available data on political crowds reported in the United States, including marches, protests, strikes, demonstrations, riots, and other actions.

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School Discipline during COVID-19: Inclusive and Supportive Strategies for Schools

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School Discipline during COVID-19: Inclusive and Supportive Strategies for Schools

With greater focus on health and safety and adherence to new rules and expectations, students are at risk of exclusionary discipline. It is well-documented that such discipline disproportionately affects students with disabilities and students of color. Research during COVID-19 shows increased symptoms of depression, anxiety, and traumatic stress among children, adolescents and their families.

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CT Humanities and State Office of the Arts Partner for CHEFA Cultural Relief Grants for Arts, Cultural Organizations

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CT Humanities and State Office of the Arts Partner for CHEFA Cultural Relief Grants for Arts, Cultural Organizations

There may be a small ray of sunshine ahead in what has been a dark year for arts organizations across Connecticut, as many have had to shut their doors or drastically limit attendance due to coronavirus concerns. Connecticut Humanities and the Connecticut Office of the Arts are partnering to provide limited relief funding to nonprofit arts, humanities, and cultural organizations.

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