Creating Equality and Opportunity For All of Connecticut's People - 5:02
with Subira Gordon on the CT Commission on Equity and Opportunity
Posted Mar 23, 2018
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Education, community relations and health are addressed differently in urban areas. Joining Eric Clemons is the Executive Director of the Connecticut Commission on Equity and Opportunity, Subira Gordon, to discuss resources for creating equality and opportunity.
Hosted by: Eric ClemonsProduced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team
As liberty depends on freedom of the press and the printed word yields to electronic media, journalism must evolve with the times to sustain that freedom. Host Eric Clemons is joined by the publisher of Af-Am Point of View News Magazine, Frederick Hurst.
The Council for Human Understanding teaches empathy and human understanding through lessons of the past and by emphasizing our commonalities irrespective of sex, race, creed, or ethnic origin. Board Member, Representative Aaron Vega, joins Newsmakers.
Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative Director, Ed Caisse, discusses implementing the C3 military policing based model in tough neighborhoods to reduce crime and dismantle gangs while building up youth and increasing graduation rate from 48 to 70 percent.
Veterans readjusting to civilian life can face challenges. The MA Vet Centers offer combat vets and their families an array of free counseling services; with a focus in military sexual trauma and bereavement counseling. Jose Crego joins Newsmakers to discuss these services and many more including; Yoga, picnics, individual and group counseling.
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Agawam Mayor, William Sapelli, sits down with Eric Clemons at the Majestic Theater to discuss top issues facing the city; including street paving, storm water maintenance, the city budget and city government working together for the common good.
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology President, Tony Benoit, joins Newsmakers to discuss BFIT's long tradition of providing a hands-on college education in technical fields experiencing job growth, and in doing so, provides MA with skilled workers.
The Open Hearth provides a temporary residential community environment to serve homeless men in Greater Hartford. Executive Director, Marilyn Rosetti, joins Eric Clemons to discuss the challenges men face integrating after incarceration or addiction.
The Bristol Boys and Girls Clubs provides a plan for a healthy mind and body as a way to develop the whole person. Clubs are safe havens so youth reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens; and have school based programs. Chief Professional Officer, Michael Suchopar discusses these programs.
Interview recorded June 20, 2017. Hosted by Eric Clemons.
The Center for Latino Progress advances the Latino community through education, training, supportive services, leadership development and advocacy. The Center's objective is to see that the people have the skills and competencies needed to succeed.
For Part 2 of Yanil Theron's interview click here.
Interview recorded on June 20, 2017 at the University of Hartford. Hosted by Eric Clemons.
YMCA's across the nation focus on youth development, social responsibility and healthy living. Summer programs, swim programs and school programs all contribute to strengthening communities and developing children regardless of the ability to pay. Connecticut Central Coast YMCA CEO, David Stevenson, joins Newsmakers.
For part 2 of our conversation with David Stevenson click here.
Interview recorded on August 9, 2017 at Gateway Community College. Hosted by Eric Clemons.
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