Hartford, CT – The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) New Haven Metropolitan Chapter and The 100 Black Men of Stamford, Inc. (100 BMOS) hosted the 2025 Legislative Day, a legislative breakfast dedicated to Advocacy for Equity, Education, Economic Empowerment, and Justice.
On February 21st, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women New Haven Metropolitan Chapter, the 100 Black Men of Stamford, along with various community groups assembled at our State’s Capitol to come together as a united force to advocate for policies that support our community’s growth, well-being, and future prosperity. Legislative Day is an opportunity to ensure that the voices of our constituents are heard, and their needs are met. We remain committed to fostering collaboration, working alongside lawmakers to create meaningful change that will benefit all,” said Lorraine Gibbons, President NCBW New Haven Metro Chapter.
Connecticut State Representative Patricia Dillon, Deputy Majority Leader, hosted this powerful event, bringing together community leaders, policymakers, and advocates to discuss legislative priorities that shape Connecticut’s communities.
The event featured key legislative leaders, including Rep. Matt Blumenthal, Rep. Hubert Delaney, Rep. Corey Paris, Rep. Jonathan Jacobson, Rep. Pat Dillon, Senator Julie Kushner, and Rep. Trenee McGee, who engaged in meaningful discussions on the pressing issues affecting Connecticut’s Black communities.
State Representatives Hubert Delany and Corey Paris engaged in discussion with the attendees, addressing various house bills. The most notable interaction was between Southern Connecticut State University freshman Jeremiah Charles, who raised concerns about the high cost of education. He emphasized the importance of not only increasing funding but also implementing measures to support the mental health of Black students. Charles highlighted that the dropout rate among Black men in college is 40%, with one contributing factor being that 65% of African American college students are independent, meaning they must balance pursuing a degree with full-time work and family responsibilities.
Michael R. Duncan, Membership Chair of 100 Black Men of Stamford, also expressed his appreciation for Jeremiah Charles’s initiative, stating, “I’m glad that Mr. Jeremiah Charles reached out expressing interest in getting involved, and that we were able to expose him to our legislative and budget process this year. We need to get more people informed, involved and connected with our Representatives at all levels of government.”
The 2nd Annual Legislative Breakfast marked a growing commitment to ensuring that community voices were amplified at the legislative level. As advocates and leaders united, the event served as a platform for driving policy changes that uplift and empower Black communities throughout Connecticut.