George Washington, shown here in an 1853 lithograph, oversees his slaves at Mount Vernon. (The Granger Collection, NYC) George Washington enslaved people. So did Thomas Jefferson.
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Author: Lennie Grimaldi
Oops! Will Sharpton Appear?
From News 12: It is unclear if Rev. Al Sharpton will take part in a march he’s scheduled to attend in Bridgeport on Saturday, according
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Brown Receives $100K Campaign Dough For Primary Against Moore
City Councilman Marcus Brown on Wednesday received approval for a public grant from the State Elections Enforcement Commission to fuel his campaign against incumbent Marilyn
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In New Haven, A Physical Clash Erupts Over Columbus Statue–Could This Be Bridgeport?
Columbus statues have generated imbroglios across the country. What Christopher Columbus represents to one group is anathema to another. A racial fight erupted at New
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Readying For Rev. Al’s Peace March
City ministers Mary McBride-Lee, a city council member and Herron Gaston, assistant chief administrative officer, have invited Rev. Al Sharpton for a peace march “Taking
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Survey: Majority Of Public Sector Retirees Prefer Voting By Mail
All eligible Connecticut electors may vote by absentee ballot in the August 11 primary due to the public health emergency. A push is on to
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Samaritan, Firefighters Rescue Boy Whose Head Stuck In Vehicle Power Window
News release from Mayor’s Office: Mayor Ganim and Chief Thode recognized Firefighters from Ladder 11 of the Bridgeport Fire Department for successful, heroic efforts to
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Al Sharpton Poised For Peace March, Moore Calls Invitation Appalling
Rev. Al Sharpton is scheduled to lead a peace march on Saturday with the blessing of city minister Herron Gaston, a city administrator. The rally,
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