John Mills - President, Alex Breanne Corporation
Back in November of 2023, I was contacted by Diane Orson, Special Correspondent with Connecticut Public. Ms. Orson was finishing up a long-form project for CT Public Broadcasting which explored Connecticut’s history and complicity in slavery. The project included several audio stories for air on CT Public Radio and as a podcast. It also included accompanying video, photos and digital content for eventual publication as a video documentary.
Ms. Orson asked if I would consider being a contributor. She explained that my contribution would be part of the final segment which would focus on ‘looking forward’ – why learning and understanding this long-hidden history matters. She said:
“As a public historian doing important research in this area, I’d love to include your voice in the project.”
I was humbled and incredibly honored. Of course, I agreed. So on December 8th, 2023, we filmed my contribution in the library of James Hillhouse High School in New Haven, CT.
The project was made available on YouTube and on the Connecticut Public website on March 18th, 2024. It will now air on the Connecticut PBS affiliate CPTV as a 1 hour documentary on the following dates/ times:
8:00pm, 04/16/2024 | CPTV
12:30am, 04/17/2024 | CPTV
3:30pm, 04/17/2024 | CPTV
8:00pm, 04/17/2024 | CPTV SPIRIT
6:00pm, 04/21/2024 | CPTV
I’m incredibly thankful to Diane Orson for including me in this documentary. If you find the time, please consider viewing and supporting this programming.
BTW… We have many projects occurring across Connecticut, New Jersey and Maryland. Please consider supporting our efforts by making a donation at https://alexbreanne.org/donate.
Thanks and God Bless.
John