Author shares stories of fearless Black Abolitionists of the Northeast
Most New Englanders know some abolitionist history, such as the story of Prudence Crandall in Canterbury, CT, but few are aware…
Pride Month 2026 Roundup
A Lesbian Bell Tells program On Friday, June 12th, Belle (Elizabeth McCain) entertained an appreciative crowd at St. Peter's Episcopal Church,…
Juneteenth 2026 events – a reflection
We at CoDE feel incredibly grateful to have partnered with so many people to bring educational, moving and remarkable Juneteenth events…
Stories of Connecticut Black Patriots
We're grateful to John Mill and Chris Barlow for coming out to Hebron to share their research and stories most of…
Powerful Day of Tears Performance
Thank you to everyone who joined us on April 12th at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Hebron for an incredibly moving…
Columbia elementary students learn about Black history
For the second year in a row, the Columbia CoDE team partnered with H. W. Porter School to celebrate Martin Luther…
Supporting Neighbors in Need
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to our Virtual Food Drive in November! Due to your generosity, we raised $700 for…
Juneteenth Celebration in Hebron
On Sunday, June 22nd, our community came together for a remarkable and deeply moving Juneteenth Celebration. This was, by far, the…
Pride Celebration in Hebron
Our 2025 Pride Celebration in Hebron (Small Town Pride - Connecticut's third annual) - was a wonderful event! From the minute…