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Teaching a new perspective on slavery and the contributions of Black Americans has sparked a backlash in Connecticut.
A state university professor is denouncing an award-winning initiative named The 1619 Project, calling the project and its creator misleading, bigoted, and more. But the professor’s critique, and how he distributed it, has raised questions. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
As soon as it showed up in Putnam Superintendent Daniel Sullivan’s inbox, a strongly worded email about what the district teaches got his attention.
A Central Connecticut State University student from Newtown died at the hospital Monday from injuries he suffered in a one-car crash a day earlier, police said.
Always the most positive person in the room : 22-year-old Newtown man dies from injuries following crash
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Brandon Hensel when he was a student and football player at Newtown High School.George Salaris / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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Brandon Hensel when he was a student and football player at Newtown High School.George Salaris / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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Brandon Hensel when he was a student and football player at Newtown High School.George Salaris / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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Brandon Hensel (74) during a 2015 high school football game between Newtown and Brookfield.H John Voorhees III / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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