Month: January 2021

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Activist Jane Elliott presents powerful ‘We are one race’ message at MLK breakfast

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By Bo Yun V. Brainerd Last Monday, internationally-known and anti-racist activist Jane Elliott, best known for her “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes” classroom experiment, spoke as a keynote speaker at an online version of Branford’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. tribute breakfast.  With over 300 virtual participants, the BHS culinary department and the Branford Rotary Club came together to sponsor a much-appreciated event with proceeds going to

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BHS Hosts Virtual MLK Day Celebration

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By Sushant Kunwar and Grahm Reynolds Branford High School has a longstanding history celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. and his achievements. On the morning of Martin Luther King Day – Monday, Jan. 18 – Branford High School will host the breakfast as usual but with a virtual twist. To top it off, BHS will have an amazing keynote speaker who’s message has many parallels to

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21 Things To Help The Branford Community during 2021

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By Bo Yun V. Brainerd As we head into the new year, it’s important to help one another during the current COVID-19 pandemic as well as restore our community little by little. Here are 21 safe activities you can take part in to spread some Branford love and uplift each other into 2021!  Reconnect with Neighbors Host a small (~10 people) party with your neighborhood

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