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A Hartford project honors the city's Black heroes. It also fights back against attempts to erase Black history. – Hartford Courant

The idea for the project came from longtime Hartford resident and activist Prince, who said she was dissatisfied with the lack of representation of Black excellence throughout the city. ....

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Former boxer dedicates his time to the city in which he grew up

Former boxer Sammy Vega continues to dedicate much of his time to the city in which he grew up, because that’s what Kassandra would have wanted. ....

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He was taught 'do good in your city.' She keeps 'community at the forefront.' Both are Hartford's living heroes. – Hartford Courant

For Gladys Rivera the honor brings her full circle, as she lived for 15 years in the building where the mural will be installed. ....

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