What Were We Made For?

Arts & Culture  |  Film & Video  |  Movies  |  Opinion  |  Youth Arts Journalism Initiative Jamiah Green | August 18th, 2023

“Humans only have one ending,” the words echoed over the screen. “Ideas live forever.”

Having Fun Is Her Official Business

Arts & Culture  |  Culture & Community  |  New Haven Academy  |  New Haven Public Schools  |  Youth Arts Journalism Initiative Juliette Lao | August 18th, 2023

Tracie Ormond: "You know, not all people believe servitude has its place, but it does." Juliette Lao Photo.

Monk Center Campers Sing Out The Summer

Arts & Anti-racism  |  Arts & Culture  |  Culture & Community  |  Education & Youth  |  Monk Youth Jazz  |  Westville  |  Youth Arts Journalism Initiative Abiba Biao | August 8th, 2023

Nine Months In, Witch Bitch Thrives On Whitney

East Rock  |  Economic Development  |  Fashion  |  Vintage clothing  |  Youth Arts Journalism Initiative Maria Teniza | July 6th, 2023

Maria Teniza Photos.

A Musician Springs From West Haven High School

Arts & Culture  |  Culture & Community  |  Music  |  West Haven  |  West Haven High School  |  Youth Arts Journalism Initiative Nevaeh Lugo | June 30th, 2023

Photo Courtesy Daniel Sai Velez.

New Haven Helped Him Find His Rhythm

Arts & Anti-racism  |  Arts & Culture  |  Culture & Community  |  Educational Center for the Arts  |  Musicians  |  Youth Arts Journalism Initiative Dontae James | June 23rd, 2023

Escoffrey (at stage right) plays at the Shubert Theatre in downtown New Haven during a concert from Monty Alexander in April 2022. Maya McFadden/New Haven Independent File Photo.

At ConnCORP Juneteenth, It's All In The Family

Arts & Anti-racism  |  Arts & Culture  |  Black-owned businesses  |  ConnCORP  |  Culture & Community  |  Hamden  |  Juneteenth  |  WNHH  |  Youth Arts Journalism Initiative Jayla Anderson | June 21st, 2023

ConnCORP's Juneteenth & 5 Year Anniversary Committee. Jayla Anderson Photos.

For Long Wharf Theatre "I Am: Muslim/American" Sparks A Conversation

Arts & Anti-racism  |  Arts & Culture  |  Culture & Community  |  Downtown  |  Faith & Spirituality  |  Film & Video  |  Long Wharf Theatre  |  Youth Arts Journalism Initiative Nevaeh Lugo | June 20th, 2023

Cast, crew and members of Long Wharf Theatre staff. Nevaeh Lugo Photos.

Career Makes Pride Month Its Own

Arts & Culture  |  Education & Youth  |  Hill Regional Career High School  |  LGBTQ  |  Pride Month  |  The Hill  |  Youth Arts Journalism Initiative Kiomi Rincon | June 16th, 2023

State Treasurer Erick Russell receives the Visionary Award. Kiomi Rincon Photos.