This article from the Hartford Courant outlines the latest mural in the Frog Hollow community, a mural featuring nine heroes in the community. The mural was created by about 130 volunteers under the direction of artists
Emida Roller, Jaii Marc and…
This mural is a newer addition to the Frog Hollow neighborhood. The piece wraps around all sides of a local store called “Hermanas Grocery Store” and features multiple flags from Puerto Rico and The Dominican Republic.
This mural was designed by Lindaluz Carrillo during the beginning of the pandemic. She was inspired by Puerto Rican culture and wanted to make a mural that they people in the community could resonate with. She words present on the mural translate to…
This source features an interview with Neema Kimondo, an artist and Trinity Student. Neema has had involvement in several mural projects in the Frog Hollow community, including the murals in the Public Garden and at the Trinfo Café. She has also…
Trinity’s Fence is a black fence on that closes off the bottom of Vernon Street, and runs adjacent to Broad St ending where Broad meets Allen and New Britain Ave. It serves as a barrier between the Frog hollow Hartford Community and the Trinity…
John Fuentes speaking about his grandfather, Juan Fuentes. Juan Fuentes, always with his camera at hand, photographed the realities of Hartford, specifically within the Puerto Rican community. His photography was displayed both throughout Hartford…
Jorge Rivera is a leader and role model for the Latino community in Hartford; he has defined his focus to help better the lives of troubled children and their families. Touching on his motives, he aimed to create a healthy, caring, supportive…
Leticia Cotto was the branch manager of the Hartford Public Library Park Branch for 12 years. She surpasses her job description ensuring to connect families with the resources they need to succeed. Attesting to her dedication and connection among the…
An article from the Southside Papers discussing the legacy of librarian Sonia Lebetkin as library director of the Park Branch of the Hartford Public Library.