In Your Neighborhood: Kathryn Hauser at Ladies Liberation Luncheon
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8's Kathryn Hauser was at the Ladies Liberation Luncheon hosted by 'Woman to Woman' panelist Rev. Shevalle Kimber.
It's an event that's part of Connecticut Missionary Baptist Convention. There were about 50 women in attendance who came together to talk about what it means to be liberated in 2025, and what they've been liberated from.
In Your Neighborhood: Gil Simmons heads to Washington, DC for Honor Flight
Among the activities was liberation bingo. Even those who didn't win felt liberated.
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