They say it takes a village to raise a child. What does that mean, exactly? That their community interacts with and supports them, which is crucial in helping that child grow in a safe and healthy environment. As a little girl in the Head Start program run by my local Community Action Agency, I had no way of knowing just how true this is and how it would come to shape the trajectory of my life. My mother’s first job was at Action for.
Bridgeport attorney, civil rights advocate honored for promoting civic responsibility
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Preston Tisdale, left, receives the Liberty Bell Award from Bar Association President Frank Bailey. Bridgeport lawyer and civil rights advocate Preston Tisdale has received this year’s Liberty Bell Award from the Greater Bridgeport Bar AssociationDan TepferShow MoreShow Less
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BRIDGEPORT A long-time advocate of civil justice has received this year’s Liberty Bell Award from the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association.
Preston C. Tisdale of Trumbull, a partner in the prominent city law firm Koskoff and Bieder, has represented minorities in the community for more than 40 years.
“Preston serves as a great example of someone who uses his skills and gifts to connect with and serve his local community. He is an inspiration to so many around him and leads the way,” said GBBA President Frank Bailey.
Sister, don t give up : After 60 years, Marilyn Moore still fighting for racial justice
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Over 1000 people gathered to protest police brutality and hear calls for peace among deepening racial tensions in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis during a rally held on the Trumbull Green in Trumbull, Conn., on Saturday, June 5, 2020.Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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State Senator Marilyn Moore holds the photo of her 8th grade 1962 graduating class from Columbus School in Bridgeport, Conn. on Thursday, January 14, 2021. At Columbus, Moore met teacher and civil rights activist Charles Tisdale, who introduced her to the movement.Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less