Connecticut College Forum Addresses Social Inequality Issues

A recent forum at Connecticut College brought together local leaders to discuss the impact of entrenched policies and institutional biases on marginalized communities in New London. The event, titled 'From the Grassroots: (Un)Freedom and Community Advocacy,' highlighted issues of gentrification and barriers to housing, education, and health care. Panelists included Mayor Michael Passero and leaders from various social service organizations, who shared their insights on the concept of 'unfreedom', referring to the denial of basic human rights despite the appearance of freedom. This forum is part of a series of events aimed at fostering community advocacy and dialogue. The discussions emphasized the need for systemic change to address these persistent social inequities in the region.