Senator Kelly Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum Tour V1 YT

August 12, 2022 Pharaoh

Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly recently toured the Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum, the first museum of its kind in New England, and honored Black History Month.

Senator Kelly was joined by Jeffrey A. Fletcher, the owner/collector of the Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum. He is one of four children whose parents migrated from the south during the “Jim Crow” and turbulent Civil Rights movement. After graduating from high school and college, he began what he refers to one of the many inspirational points in his life that brought him to collecting African American artifacts and memorabilia. Jeffrey spent fourteen years employed within the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and twenty one years as a Police Officer in the City of New Haven.

The exhibit is a collection of artifacts which reflect decades of turbulent times for African Americans in the United States during the period of slavery and the Civil Rights movement. It brings visitors up close and personal which is an experience that many have only read about in history books or seen in movies.

The exhibit embraces the teachings of tolerance, diversity, unity and educating people that there was a time when imagery played a significant role in how African Americans were perceived. The artifacts and memorabilia may seem to be difficult to view but they are a part of African American history that needs to be told just as much as the triumphs which were made by African American pioneers and trailblazers.

The exhibit is an opportunity to begin honest conversations regarding a rich and strong history which has historically been maligned. The “Images of America” exhibit is an experience which will leave lasting impressions and memories.

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Senator Kevin Kelly represents the 21st State Senate District including Monroe, Seymour, Shelton and Stratford. Senator Kelly is the Senate Republican Ranking Member of the Aging Committee and the Legislative Management Committee.
He also serves on the Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee and the Regulations Review Committee.

Senator Kelly is an advocate for common sense solutions to make Connecticut more affordable for middle-class families. He prioritizes environmental stewardship and issues pertaining to Connecticut’s senior citizens.

Senator Kelly has made an impact with policies related to affordable health care, health insurance and hospitals, Medicaid, aging in place initiatives, family caregivers, women’s health care, school safety, and consumer protection. As the ranking member of the Aging Committee, Senator Kelly has worked to improve the lives of seniors by strengthening elder abuse laws and improving aging in place initiatives which encourage independent living with dignity.

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