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As the editorially independent arm of The Arts Council of Greater New Haven, the Arts Paper seeks to celebrate, explore, and investigate the fine, visual, performing and culinary arts in and around New Haven.

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"It’s Right to Rebel" Blends Rock & Resistance At Cafe Nine

Antares. Nelani Mejias Photo.

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In Fair Haven, Día de Muertos Becomes A Celebration Of Community Care

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In The Hill, A Community Rallies Around Family Separated By ICE

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At ULA's Día de los Muertos, Lost Loved Ones Honored In Fair Haven

Silvana Deigan, an artist and activist who has participated in ULA's Día de los Muertos parade for the last four years. In January, her work was featured in El Arte/El sueño/La Realidad de Migrar (The Art/The Dream/The Reality of Migration) at the New Haven Peoples' Center. Elena Unger Photos.

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ULA Celebrates Two Decades Of Immigrant Advocacy

Hip-Hop artist Ana Tijoux. Kamini Purushothaman Photos.

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From The Green, May Day Imagines Another Future

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In Downtown New Haven, A Cultural Bridge To Tlaxcala

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At People’s Center, Four Artists Reveal “The Reality Of Migration”

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Viva las Memorias! Día de Muertos Captures The Night On Mill Street

A giant puppet celebrating Art Perlo, who passed last year at 74 years old. Saturday, his wife Joelle Fishman honored his legacy. Idalys Torres Photos.

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Día de Muertos Comes To The Green

Lucy Gellman Photos.

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"Tlaxcala Friendship Day" Opens A Door To Mexico

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With Skeletons And Stories, ULA Preps For Día de Muertos Parade

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In Call For Immigration Reform, Rebel Diaz Sets A Soundtrack

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Vaccinate Fair Haven Celebrates A Milestone

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ULA's Dia De Muertos Honors COVID-19 Victims

A member from Unidad Latina en Acción prepares some of the filling to go into the skeleton's costume. Contributed Photo.

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ULA Presents The Story of Lost Children

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Día de Muertos Comes To Artspace

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Indigenous Resistance Lands In New Haven

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“I Risked My Life Because I Didn’t Know”

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“Casa Grande” Brings Family And Migration Home

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“Same Struggle, Same Fight:” May Day In Hartford

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500 Days In, A Portrait Of Sanctuary

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Hartford Turns Up For Nelson

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Death And Devotion Descend On Fair Haven

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Lawyers To ICE: Free Nelson. Now.

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"Student Power" Walks Out For Nelson

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Ferrer Helps First & Summerfield Crew Recharge

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For Nelson, A Sanctuary Encore

Nelson Pinos and Hector Paul Flores Sunday night. “It’s part of who we are, and part of our ethos," said Flores at the event. "We’re not activists, we’re not organizers. We’re musicians, so we want to amplify the work of those at the grassroots when we can.” Lucy Gellman Photos.

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“Mules” Take Grand Avenue By Storm

Fatima Rojas' portrait of her daughter on a family hike. "It represents the life, the struggle, the maternity of some of us," she said of the exhibition. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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‘Sanctuary Tree’ Lights Up The Night

Pinos' wife, holding their son Brandon: Thank you so much. Kelly and Nelson Pinos pictured in back. Lucy Gellman Photo.

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Nelson Pinos Kicks Off ‘Sanctuary Christmas’

Nelson Pinos and Jesus Morales Sanchez at the event Thursday. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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For Quinceañera, ULA Suits Up For A Fight

Lugo (fist raised) and Jesus Morales-Sanchez at a ULA protest right before Thanksgiving last month. ULA Photo.

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Amistad Awards Preach Justice, And Activism

The winners at the ceremony. Art Perlo Photo.

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‘Out Of The Shadows’ For A Second Time

Soto advocates for Yale University to become a sanctuary campus at a protest last year. Paul Bass for the New Haven Independent.

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Soldaderas, Wall-Climbers Join Día de los Muertos

Suarez leads the charge. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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