Hartford HealthCare celebrates 1st baby born under CT Baby Bonds Program. Little Nolan Osorio Ramirez arrived on July 1, 1:25 pm, weighing 7lbs. 13.6oz. Connecticut leads the way by investing $3,200 for every HUSKY-covered birth. A bright future awaits! #BabyBonds

The Connecticut Black and Puerto Rican Caucus condemns the falsification of traffic tickets to distort racial profiling data by CT state Troopers. We demand accountability and justice in combating systemic racism. #EndRacialProfiling #JusticeForAll #AccountabilityMatters

The BPRC extends its sincere solidarity to State Representative Maryam Khan. We condemn the vile attack on her during the Eid al-Adha prayer service. Stay strong, Rep. Khan. #StandAgainstHate

As members of the CT Legislative Black & Puerto Rican Caucus, we denounce the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious admissions. This ruling undermines equality, disregards marginalized communities, and ignores persistent disparities. #Equality #Inclusivity #SupremeCourtDecision

Happy 4th of July! 🎆🇺🇸

Today a roundtable convened to celebrate Puerto Rican leadership in Connecticut. Hispanic members of BPRC and local leaders acknowledged cultural activism and historical preservation within communities. Thanks to the Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity for hosting this event during #HispanicHeritageMonth 🇵🇷

The Council of State Governments Announces its 2023 20 Under 40 Leadership Award Recipients, congratulations to our own Rep Corey Paris. Each year CSG announces 20 Under 40 Award winners, honoring emerging US leaders for their strong leadership and dedication to public service.

Join us on Tuesday, January 9th @ 5pm for the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Forum. We are seeking input from constituents as it relates to their concerns and ideas about pressing policy issues concerning the Black and Latino communities.

Únete a nosotros el martes 9 de enero a las 5 pm para el Foro del CT BPRC. Estamos buscando testimonio de nuestros constituventes respecto a sus preocupaciones, ideas, y cuestiones políticas, específicamente relacionadas con las comunidades Negras y Latinas.

Join us on Tuesday, January 16th @ 9am for the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Forum. We are seeking input from legislators, advocates, agencies and lobbyists as it relates to their concerns and ideas about pressing policy issues concerning the Black and Latino communities.

Únete a nosotros el martes 16 de enero a las 9am para el Foro del CT BPRC. Estamos solicitando testimonio de legisladores, defensores, agencias y lobistas relacionado a sus preocupaciones e ideas sobre pólizas apremiantes y cuestiones pendientes.

Join us on Wednesday, January 31st from 11:30-12:30 for a discussion regarding the state of nursing and home health care in Connecticut hosted by Harriet Home Health Services and the CT BPRC. Additional details provided below:

Day of Interactive Mentoring for Girls: Bold & Brilliant - Fostering Confidence in Girls! Join us on June 1st from 1-5 PM at McLevy Green Park for our All Girls Summit 2024! Register using the following link: 100girlsleadinginc.org/register

📢 Mark your calendars for May 1st! From 9:30AM to 3:00PM, come to the State Armory for the Community Access & Equity Fair. Come learn about free state services and community resources. See you there! #CommunityFair #AccessAndEquity

Chief Public Defender Tashun Bowden-Lewis is in a public hearing before the Public Defender Services Commission, which could lead to her dismissal.

Fighting the good fight! ✊🏽 It is always a good day to stand side-by-side with our fellow BPRC lawmakers in the quest for a more just society. #CTLeadership #BPRCLawmakers #BPRC

Cheers to the success of the Connecticut Latino Legislative Summit! A fantastic celebration of 10 years of Orgullo y Poder, highlighting the increasing influence of Latinos in Connecticut. Here’s to many more years of progress and empowerment #CTLatinoSummit #OrgulloYPoder

We express deep sorrow at the passing of esteemed Congresswoman Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas. Her dedication to public service, advocacy for social justice, and role in establishing Juneteenth left an indelible mark. Her leadership will be missed deeply.

Our Chair, Pat Billie Miller, gave opening remarks at the Performance-Based Accountability Technical Assistance training in Bridgeport. The event supports organizations funded by the Judicial Branch Youth Service Prevention Grant, helping them demonstrate their community impact.