By Jamie Manirakiza, Executive Director, PEHT Nina Gustin, Board of Directors, PEHT April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month so it is an appropriate time to draw attention to the very real crimes of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.  Trafficking is the buying and selling of human beings by means of force, fraud, or coercion. ...Read More

Written by: Erin Pollack & Jake Chapman The origin of Black History Month (also known as African-American history month) dates back to 1926, when Carter G. Woodson had to fight for a week to encourage coordinated teachings of Black history in public schools. In the 1960’s, this period evolved from a week to a month....Read More

Do you have a budding young Picasso, Martha Graham or Yo-Yo Ma on your hands? Maybe a Jack White or a Jackson Pollock? If you’re looking for a fantastic outlet to channel all of that brilliant creativity this August, we’re here to help.  Here are some great virtual classes in our area to keep your...Read More

The call for entry for the 2019 Greenwich International Film Festival has begun! Submissions are being accepted through 1/15/19 This spring marks GIFF’s 5th Anniversary.  While the Festival continues to grow, the mission remains the same – to provide filmmakers with a platform to showcase their work.  GIFF is committed to harnessing the power of film...Read More

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time of year to cuddle up with someone you care about, unwind and enjoy the guilty pleasure of watching one of your favorite movies. In honor of this occasion, the GIFF team has put together a list of some of the most beloved romance films...Read More