Celebrating New Haven’s Black History Month

Celebrating New Haven’s Black History Month

94.3 WYBC and Yale University are celebrating New Haven’s Black History Month! Keep listening to WYBC throughout the month of February as we showcase New Haven’s Small Black Business Owners. Learn about their contributions to our community! New Haven’s Black History Month is sponsored by Yale University.

Who is the love of your life?

Who is the love of your life?

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and WYBC wants to know who the love of your life is! Send an email to [email protected] and tell us who your true love is and why you love them so much. One lucky winner will win the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Prize: Last day to email us is…

WYBC & Yale University celebrate The Anchor Spa

WYBC & Yale University celebrate The Anchor Spa

Name: Karl Williams Business Name: The Anchor Spa, 272 College Street, New Haven Year Business was started in New Haven: 2016 Why did you start your own business?  Growing up in an innovative, business driven household, I learned from my father the value of creating something on your own. I developed an intimate knowledge of…

WYBC & Yale University celebrate Satisfied Glow

WYBC & Yale University celebrate Satisfied Glow

First & Last Name: Keniah Sanjurjo Business Name: Satisfied Glow, 458 Grand Avenue, New Haven Year Business was started in New Haven: 2020 Why did you start your own business? I was inspired by entrepreneurs like Yandy Smith Harris, Shonda B. White, and Sarah Jakes Roberts during my late teens and early 20s, which fueled…

Sisters’ Journey & WYBC Celebrate Survivors

Sisters’ Journey & WYBC Celebrate Survivors

Photo provided by Sisters’ Journey. Sisters’ Journey Celebrates – VANESSA DORANTES Read her inspiring story (thanks www.sistersjourney.org) “Has anything changed in your life in the last six months?” My response to the doctor’s inquiry was, “What hasn’t changed?” The carcinoma she measured in my imaging was undeniable. Specifically, ductal carcinoma in-situ (DCIS Stage 1). My doctor…

This Day in Black History: February

This Day in Black History: February

WYBC celebrates Black History EVERYDAY! Facts from www.blackfacts.com February 1 1902 – Langston Hughes, in full James Mercer Langston Hughes was born on this day. He was an American writer who was an important figure in the Harlem Renaissance and made the African American experience the subjects of his writings, which ranged from poetry and plays…

New Haven Black Wall Street Festival

New Haven Black Wall Street Festival

SAVE THE DATE! New Haven Black Wall Street Festival is happening Saturday August 16th on the New Haven Green. See WYBC at the Festival! New Haven’s Black Wall Street Festival is a festival highlighting black and brown business owners and creatives. It is a catalyst for action toward dismantling systemic racism in New Haven, and…

Southern Connecticut College and Career Fair

Southern Connecticut College and Career Fair

The Southern Connecticut College & Career Fair is Tuesday, April 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT. Head to CTCollegeFair.com to get information on colleges, universities, and businesses attending from all over the U.S. and abroad. Designed for high schools students and their families, the Southern Connecticut…

The 30th Annual Leap Year Event

The 30th Annual Leap Year Event

Don’t miss The 30th Annual Leap Year Event on Thursday, February 27th at The Dixwell Community “Q” House, 197 Dixwell Avenue in New Haven.