Derell Wilson

This legislation was made possible by a state Constitutional amendment approved by a wide majority of Connecticut voters in 2022. It will provide you - and voters across the state - with more flexibility and access to cast your vote with the confidence that your voice is heard and your civic duty is fulfilled, while avoiding large crowds and scheduling conflicts.

I know Black History Month ended on February 29th, but I hope you will indulge me. I wanted to share one more story about an accomplished young man, a legend in our community who left us far too soon - Charles Antonio Vincent.

In response to the vital need for improved childhood nutrition, we are working on crafting comprehensive legislation that ensures mothers and children who are eligible for federal benefits are enrolled in these programs with ease and confidence.

Venture Smith was a slave who, while in Connecticut, earned and saved enough money to buy his freedom, his wife's and children's, as well as others. Born in 1729, Smith eventually owned over 130 acres of land, including a waterfront compound on the Salmon River with three houses, a dry dock, a blacksmith shop, and several warehouses before he passed away in 1805.

It is award season and Black History Month. So, of course, we need to highlight the trailblazing Hattie McDaniel.

History was made in the NFL a little over four years ago when an all-black crew took the field in Florida to work the L.A. Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on a Monday night.

Throughout February, I hope to provide a daily insight, highlighting people, places, and things that are a part of Black History that you may or may not know about.

The theme for this year's month-long celebration is “African Americans and the Arts,” which spotlights Black Americans who excelled in various fields of creative expression, and the influence they have on our country's culture.