The Census Bureau has confirmed that it will stop the census count early. What does that mean? At this time, 4 out of 10 households have not completed their census forms. Who is at risk? People who don’t have internet access, underserved communities, poor people, some people of color, people who have difficulty with English.…
Read More Census 2020CT Sun Wrap: Connecticut Returns To Win Column With Victory Over Fever by Abigail Adams After a tough loss to the Seattle Storm on Sunday, the Connecticut Sun bounced back Tuesday with an 84-62 victory over the Indiana Fever at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. The Sun now have won five of their last seven games,…
Read More CT SunThe Big E is so much more than just a fair, it is tradition, it is celebration, it is the showcase of everything we are so proud of in New England. This is why our hearts are heavy as we bring you this news. For the safety of our fairgoers, staff, vendors, entertainers, exhibitors, sponsors,…
Read More Can’t Go to the Big E?Counting Down with #19 Suffrage Stories: 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment Tune in on Instagram and Twitter to learn 19 stories you may not know from the Library of Congress, Smithsonian and National Archives. Every weekday from August 3 through Women’s Equality Day, August 26, we’re counting down from 19 to 1 with a…
Read More Black Women & Women’s Suffrage MovementDee Dee Bridgewater (née Denise Garrett, May 27, 1950) is an American jazz singer. She is a three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, as well as a Tony Award-winning stage actress. For 23 years, she was the host of National Public Radio’s syndicated radio show JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater.
Read More Dee Dee BridgewaterMelvin Howard Tormé (September 13, 1925 – June 5, 1999), nicknamed “The Velvet Fog”, was an American musician, singer, composer, arranger, drummer, actor, and author. He composed the music for “The Christmas Song” (“Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire”) and co-wrote the lyrics with Bob Wells.
Read More Mel TorméLedisi Anibade Young (/ˈlɛdɪsiː/; born March 28, 1972), better known simply as Ledisi, is an American R&B and jazz recording artist, songwriter, and actress. Her first name means “to bring forth” or “to come here” in Yoruba.
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Read More Food SafetyWays to Ease Hip Pain Don’t Wait: Lose Weight – For every 10 pounds of extra body weight you carry, there’s an added 50 pounds of pressure on your hips and knees. (They are talking directly to me.) Take a Load Off – use a handcart for groceries and use luggage with wheels. If you…
Read More Ease Hip PainTips To Boost Your Mental Health Track gratitude and achievement with a journal. Start your day with a cup of coffee or tea. Work your strengths. Keep the temperature cool for a good night’s sleep. Take time to laugh. More tips HERE.
Read More Be Kind to Your MindIngredients1 small (about 4 lb.) seedless watermelon3 tablespoons granulated (white) sugar1/2 teaspoon kosher salt How to Make ItStep 1: Trim 1/2 inch from both ends of watermelon. Stand up watermelon on 1 cut end; cut lengthwise into quarters. Cut each quarter into 1-inch slices. Sprinkle slices evenly on both sides with sugar and salt. Step…
Read More Grilled Watermelon22 Black-Owned Bookstores to Shop Right Now (and Always) BY ANNIE GOLDSMITH JUN 6, 2020 If you’re planning to buy a new book, consider ordering from one of the many Black-owned independent bookstores around the country. It’s an easy way to support the Black community, especially as many of these shops have been closed due to the…
Read More Black-Owned BookstoresHere are some ways to avoid locking or leaving your child in the car: Don’t let your child play with your keys. Make sure to keep keys out of your child’s reach. Keep keys with you at all times to prevent them from getting locked inside the car. Think about an easy way to carry…
Read More Prevent Heat Related Deaths6 Filthy Places in Your Kitchen You Should Be Cleaning Every Day Should You Clean, Disinfect or Sanitize? It’s important to know the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing.The CDC’s resource, How To Clean and Disinfect Schools To Help Slow the Spread of Flu distinguishes the three methods: Cleaning: Cleaning uses soap (or detergent) and water to physically…
Read More Clean Your KitchenFact Finders: New study finds neck gaiters may be worse than not wearing a mask By Melissa Egan| August 12, 2020 at 7:18 PM MST – Updated August 12 at 10:59 PM The new study from Duke University looked at mask efficacy for filtering droplets when you talk. Researchers tested 14 different kinds of masks. They shined iridescent light…
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