One Connecticut

I Believe That We Will Win!
2017-09-16 - 2017-09-17 | New Haven, New Haven, CT, United States
I Believe That We Will WIN!

* Required

A Political Campaign School centered on the lives and experiences of People of Color

When people of color lead, there is hope for the future.Please join us for a two-day, intensive electoral candidate and political campaign training for people of color – and focused on building power in communities of color across Connecticut.
Together, we will uplift the unique experiences and grapple with the challenges that people of color face while working in politics. Learn about what it takes to run for office and win.
You’ll get the chance to hear from current and formerly elected officials, people from across the state that have both run and worked on political campaigns, and from grassroots organizers focused on our responsibility to elevate the voices of people of color.
Never considered running for office or working on a political campaign? This is still a space for you!
Together we will build a collective understanding of our political power in the State of Connecticut and what it takes to run for office and win!
Please be advised that this is a safe space being created for people color.
Date and time (2 days):
Saturday, September 16th
9:30a-5pm
Sunday, September 17th
11:00am-4:00pm
Location: New Haven, CT, TBD
**Childcare and transportation provided**
For questions and more information:
Arvia Walker, arvia.walker@ppsne.org , 860-944-7650
Renato Calle, rcalle@workingfamilies.org, 203-651-9290

March in support of previously incarcerated
2017-06-14 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT, 06106
March in Support of The Formerly Incarcerated, June 14, Set up begins at 3pm and March begins at 5PM @ The LOB (300 Capitol Ave Hartford, CT) and will end @ Capitol Community College (950 Main St Hartford, CT) For more information on the March, please call 860-523-9962

Hartford Deportation Defense Boot Camp
2017-06-03 10:00 - 15:00 | SEIU 1199, 77 Huyshope Ave, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
Come join neighbors in the Greater Hartford area to learn about defending our communities against deportations. Join a network of immigrants and allies working to make our communities safe for all.
Information about Know Your Rights, the Hartford Rapid Response Network, accompinament, and ways that folks can get involved in work happening locally to fight deportations. All are welcome to attend the event, immigrants and non-immigrants.
Interpretation into Spanish will be provided for the event.
Light lunch will be served!
Donations will be accepted for the immigration Bail Fund.

The Legends Live On!
2017-05-27 20:00 - 22:00 | St. Joeseph College Autorino Center for the Arts, West Hartford, 1678 Asylum Ave., West Hartford, 06117, United States
This award-winning show features music tied together by the bloodlines of legends, including Michael Allman (son of Greg Allman), Claudette King (daughter of B.B. King), Sheila Raye Charles (daughter of Ray Charles, voted as 2nd best singer of all-time) and local guitar hero Jeff Pitchell (voted Best Blues Band in New England and had a #7 CD on national Billboard charts).

Puerto Rico Debt ACTION!
2017-05-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Santander Bank, 115 Asylum St, Hartford, CT, United States

Grad Student Workers Demand A Contract Protest at Yale Commencement
2017-05-22 08:30 - 10:00 | Yale University, New Haven, CT

Celebrate Frederick Douglas in Hartford
2017-05-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Center Church, 60 Gold Street, Hartford, 06103, United States

Special Report: Race Equity in the Five Connecticuts Release
2017-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT, 06106

Rally: CT Immigrants Are Here To Stay!
2017-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Connecticut State Capitol, 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States

Tax March Hartford
2017-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 | 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford, Connecticut 06106, 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States

One Person, One Vote Rally to Make Every Vote Matter
2017-04-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Downtown New Haven on the Green, Public Square / Plaza, New Haven, Connecticut, 06510
Join us on April 8th on the New Haven Green for a rally in support of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and H.B. 5434, the bill to have Connecticut join the Compact. With enough voices demanding action, we can send a powerful message to the state legislature and the nation: return to the basic democratic principle of one person, one vote to make every vote matter!
