By Betsy Lindsay Does street art belong in a museum? It is a question that author Eric Randolph asked us to think about after reading his article. Randolph’s article, “Does Street Art Belong in a Museum,” is about different street artists expressing their feelings about street art in museums. The article shows that some of... Continue Reading →
Keeping Memories Alive
By Isla Sadzak Our memories are what shape our identities, and therefore, what we remember and share with others holds great significance. One important figure from Hartford, Connecticut during the 19th century was Ann Plato, a remarkable young Black woman who was an educator, an essayist, and a poet and one of the first Black... Continue Reading →
Secrets of the North
By Nathanial Gardner Atlas of the city of Hartford 1909 The play Take a Giant Step, written by Louis Peterson, is a powerful and hidden gem set in the city of Hartford, Connecticut. One of the main topics that the play touches on is “place.” A quote by Edward Casey states, “There is no place... Continue Reading →