Our Mission

The mission of the African-American Affairs Commission (AAAC) is to improve and promote the economic development, education, health and political well-being of the African-American community in the State of Connecticut.

The AAAC accomplishes these goals through information sharing, promoting cultural awareness, community networking, and legislation. [more]

 

Employment Opportunities

State of Connecticut
Supplier Diversity
Program

NEW CT LEGISLATION EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2009

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2009 Early Childhood Health
Education Lead Poisoning
Legislative Informational Forum

November 19, 2009 - 300 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Flyer and Registration Form

http://knowhow2goct.org/

           http://www.collegegoalsundayct.org/

SIGN UP FOR FREE AT http://www.collegeweeklive.com/

"COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS"

 2009 LEGACY ESSAY CONTEST

What are the Legacy and Lessons of the Civil Rights Movement?

( High School Juniors & Seniors)

For Contest Details visit:  http://www.legacyandlessons.com/

MLK Oratorical Contest - January 9, 2010 The BSL Educational Foundation of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Greater Hartford Chapter and Travelers Insurance presents the 6th Annual Bro. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Young People's Oratorical Contest on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Bethel AME Church in Bloomfield, CT. The theme is Faith's Role in the Life of Today's Youth, which address young people's use of faith as a support mechanism in surviving societal and environmental pressures and distractions on their journey to becoming productive and successful adults.      Contest Flyer                                                Information -Registration For Information contact: Rufus Jones @ roots90@aol.com or 860-550-4948

CENSUS 2010 JOBS

TEMPORARY JOBS - FEBRUARY 2010 THROUGH APRIL 2010

STARTING PAY -  $12.50 PER HOUR - HOURS WILL VARY

Examinations will be held during the months of November and December

The State of Connecticut African-American Affairs Commission has been working with the United States Census Bureau and has procured use of facilities for examining applicants for upcoming part-time Census positions.  The AAAC feels that it is vitally important that Census 2010 achieve complete and accurate counts in April when neighborhoods will be canvassed.

The attached link provides information on Testing Dates, Start Times and Testing Site Locations.  Click the link below to find the testing site location nearest you.

TESTING SITE SCHEDULE

For additional information contact the Local Census Office at (860) 768-9111 

                                 WESTERN CT STATE UNIVERSITY 

                                         FORUM TAKES ON RACE

(Center:  AAAC Executive Director, Glenn A. Cassis)

"The American Divide"

On October 6, 2009 WCSU convened a panel of citizens and experts to discuss the case of Henry Louis Gates, the African American professor from Harvard who was arrested in his home over the summer, along with the resulting discussion of race that the issue spurred across the country. Panelists generally agreed that race and sensitivity toward the subject should be fully discussed, and people of different backgrounds must try to understand others' perspectives before race becomes a non-issue in the United States.

AAAC Chair George Logan     PROFILING ARTICLE OMITS DETAILS A recent Hartford Courant article (Profiling Law Unravels (7-28-09) attempts to illuminate the failures of the state's racial profiling legislation but implicates the African American Affairs Commission (AAAC)  as a major cause.  This account failed to delve deeper. The Commission never received any money from the State of Connecticut to successfully complete this mandate.  At last estimate, the statistical analysis for the racial profiling report would cost approximately $600,000.     The Commission's budget is $ 354,000. The Commission sought out and received the preliminary approval for a $580,000 grant from the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration.  However since all funds would be reimbursed by the federal government, an initial outlay for costs would be required.   The Office of Policy and Management through the Office of Legislative Management informed the AAAC that it could not be the fiscal agent since the grant exceeded the Commission's budget. The racial profiling project is the victim of bureaucratic quagmires.  More than a year ago, the contracts were drawn up, the experts identified, a plan of action was in place, and most importantly, the federal government was ready to hand over the money!  It seems odd that even in this down economy the State of Connecticut has no urgency in clearing the way to receive it. George Logan AAAC Chair                                 Click here for              RACIAL PROFILING UPDATE:

The Connecticut Money School (CMS) offers free financial education classes on budgeting, saving and investing.  Classes are currently offered in Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven.  To sign up for a class dial
2-1-1 or visit http://www.ctmoney.org/

Free weatherization services and energy efficiency improvements to households at or below 60% of State Median Income. 

State reimbursement to renters.  Older adults and people with disabilities may apply for a renter's rebate.

Weatherization Services & Renter's Rebate Info...

AFRICAN AMERICAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION HOSTS
"AN APOLOGY FOR SLAVERY"

Racial Reconciliation - Why HJ 1 Matters
Facts on Apology For Slavery

      View Forum Photos
             
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                                                         2009 CLASSIC AWARD HONOREES

  2008 Classic Award Photos.... 

Click here to view Public Hearing Testimony and please see AAAC Overview for information about our Commission.

Connecticut Stimulus Package
http://www.recovery.ct.gov/recovery/site/default.asp  

Federal Stimulus Package http://fatwallet.cachefly.net/attachments/3220_stimulus.pdf
http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/STIMULUS_FINAL_0217.html

                                                          

                                                                AAAC NEWS LETTER...  
                                                         Click here to view News Letters

                                                              

                                                  VIEW AAAC PRESS RELEASES.....