19 March, 2024
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Alton Brooks-The Voice of a Visionary

Interview with Mr. Alton Brooks-102 years old 1/13/2024 By Rev. Brian K. Riley  Mr. Alton Brooks (102 years old) is a longtime community activist, friend to many, and a mentor to countless individuals.  Mr. Brooks has a well-rounded foundation that includes spirituality, social justice and political activism and empowerment of people in the community. Mr. […]

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History Was Made and Continues at CCSU

Article by Rev. Brian K. Riley March 20, 2019 This evening at Central Connecticut State University, the naming ceremony of the Social Science Building took place. The building was named after Ebenezer D. Bassett. Mr. Bassett is an Alumnus, Distinguished Scholar, Civil Rights Leader, Humanitarian and Diplomat. He was the first African American to attend […]

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Northend Elementary School Canvass Neighborhoods with Backpacks and School Supplies

By Brian K. Riley New Britain Independent Board President During the month of August, Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church’s Bureau of Supply Missionary Society and Children’s Ministry, led by Jill Riley, Linda Kelly and Cheryl Niccols organized and collected backpacks and school supplies, which were donated to Northend Elementary School. The collected donations were delivered to […]

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Prayer for Peace March held in New Britain

By Brian K. Riley New Britain Independent Board President A group of clergy, who call themselves “The Gatekeepers”, consist of Pastors and Ministers from within the New Britain Community. They were responsible for the planning and organizing, of the Prayer for Peace March, which took place on Saturday, August 13, 2016.   Rev. Gervais Barger of […]