Fiftieth Anniversary of Selma March. On March 7, 1965 civil rights workers in Selma, Alabama, begin a march from Selma to Montgomery to petition the state government for voting rights. The group, estimated at 600, were forcibly stopped by a massive blockade of Alabama ...
We believe that libraries change people’s lives. They are cornerstones of democracy. The Bridgeport Public Library provides opportunities for residents to learn, enjoy and achieve. To accomplish that mission, the Bridgeport Public Library offers free and open access to a relevant collection, staff knowledge, and ...
For 100 years, the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants has built a legacy of leadership, compassionate service and effective advocacy for immigrants, refugees and survivors of human trafficking and torture. We have consistently remained true to our mission to serve and empower new Americans ...