Shahid Abdul-Karim
New Haven Register
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Son’s idea inspires New Haven dad’s mobile barber shop
NEW HAVEN >> Luis Gonzalez's son came up with the idea of his father purchasing a truck and turning it into a barbershop. → Read More
1967 riots: 4 tense days that began ‘evolution’ of blacks
NEW HAVEN >> In the late 1960s, race riots had exploded in Watts, Chicago, Bedford-Stuyvesant and Detroit, but New Haven felt it was different. It was not supposed to happen here. → Read More
Many New Haven city departments led by people of color; hope to set positive example
NEW HAVEN>> Police Chief Anthony Campbell hopes that young men and women of color follow in his footsteps if they choose to: He joined the police academy, rose through the ranks and now leads the department. → Read More
New Haven camp builds confidence with dance and sign language
NEW HAVEN >> One city summer youth camp is building character and self-esteem through the art of dance and sign language. → Read More
Dog recovering in Branford from wounds possibly suffered as a ‘bait’ for dog fighting
BRANFORD >> A dog dubbed Freedom underwent surgery Wednesday at the Branford Veterinary Hospital for wounds he received during an alleged organized dog fighting operation, according to Branford Animal Shelter Director Laura Burban. → Read More
Shahid Abdul-Karim: Adopting a dog named Liberty
One of the biggest responsibilities for animal control departments is matching animals appropriately with humans, according to Branford Animal Shelter Director Laura Burban. → Read More
New Haven high school students partner in a public art project downtown
NEW HAVEN>> When city residents walk past the Kresge parking lot fence on Chapel Street, they will see artwork done by Tyriq Banks. → Read More
New Haven teachers devoted to alternative education find ‘you have to have a heart’
NEW HAVEN>> When Pamela Monk-Kelley, Barbara Puglisi and Pat DeLucia started teaching, there was no internet, smart phones or social media. → Read More
OPINION: Shahid Abdul-Karim says boat cruise in Guilford recharges soul, spirit
It’s not the Norwegian Gem or the Carnival Breeze cruise, but if you’re looking for a quick mental health getaway, I’d recommend cruising aboard the Charly More. → Read More
New Light students in New Haven overcome obstacles, prepare to graduate
NEW HAVEN>> New Light High School staff praised 21 seniors for a job well done, during an outside awards ceremony which was held under the schools atrium. → Read More
New Haven scholarship endowed in the name of retired Supreme Court Justice Lubbie Harper Jr.
WEST HAVEN>> Retired state Supreme Court Justice Lubbie Harper Jr. is building quite a legacy for himself. → Read More
Edible Arrangements CEO’s charitable foundation donates $5,000 to Register Fresh Air Fund
WALLINGFORD>> Tariq Farid grew up in a family that believed in the value of hard work and giving to others → Read More
New Haven fraternity takes traditional stepping routines to a higher level
NEW HAVEN>> It’s like 100 lightning bolts hitting the Earth’s crust. → Read More
Hillhouse trio in New Haven headed to Ivy League schools
NEW HAVEN >> It’s a toss-up between the University of Pennsylvania, Brown, Yale and Harvard universities for James Hillhouse High School senior Coral Ortiz. → Read More
Yale hospital environmental services director stresses training, cleaning, courtesy
NEW HAVEN >> First impressions matter, especially when entering a hospital. → Read More
Shahid Abdul-Karim: Stepping toward confidence and leadership skills
HAMDEN>> Barbara Mclain is developing leadership skills in students through the art of performing step drills and techniques. → Read More
Shahid Abdul-Karim: We can all learn from the dog named Hope
One reason there has been an outpouring of support for the once-emaciated pit/lab mix dubbed Hope is that peopl → Read More
Extra Yard program gives New Haven student-athletes help with standardized testing
NEW HAVEN>> For some high school athletes, their biggest hurdle qualifying to play at the college level is not their performance on the field, but their scores on standardized admission testing. → Read More
New Haven airing of film aims to show youths harsh reality of juvenile justice system
NEW HAVEN >> When retired Connecticut Supreme Court Justice Lubbie Harper Jr. screened the documentary film “They Call Us Monsters,” he thought it could make an impact on high schoo → Read More
Shahid Abdul-Karim: 5 reasons you should become a blogger
Blogging is one way to report news or topics that matters to you. → Read More