Constance Baker Motley www.naacpldf.org/naacp-public... was an American jurist who served as a Judge of the US District Court for the Southern District of NY. She was born in New Haven, CT, lived in Harlem and maintained a second home in Chester, CT from 1965 until her death in 2005.

Connecticut Citizen Action Group (CCAG) www.ccag.net Founded in 1970, CCAG’s mission is to build and strengthen democracy by mobilizing grassroots power. CCAG fights for social, economic, environmental and racial justice, through electing public officials, lobbying and direct action.

First Nations Development Institute's www.firstnations.org mission is to uplift and sustain the lifeways and economies of Native communities through advocacy and financial support. They envision a world in which Native ingenuity, knowledge and Treaties are honored and respected.

World Central Kitchen (WCK) wck.org was founded by Chef José Andrés in 2010. WCK is first on the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, & community crises, preparing over 450 million meals on five continents, serving Gaza, Ukraine, Myanmar & the California wild fires.

Airborne www.airbornejazz.com is the band playing at our wedding. They are musical peacemakers of contemporary jazz, sending an inspirational message of hope to the world. Airborne was nurtured in the communities of Art & Music that flourished in the streets of the multicultural city of New Haven.

Fire by Forge (FXF) www.firebyforge.com will be catering our wedding. FXF is more than a restaurant—it’s a force for change. A social enterprise of Forge City Works, they use the power of food to create opportunities, build careers, and strengthen our community for individuals overcoming barriers.

The Farm at Carter Hill www.thefarmatcarterhill.com in Marlborough, CT is our wedding venue. Remember, the dress code is extremely casual and you should wear comfortable shoes because it's a farm!