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CT MLK Legacies
The Journey. The Press. The Proof.
Stay informed about our progress, read updates from our founder, and see the impact we're making across Connecticut.


The RFP Is Live: A Turning Point for the MLK Corridor Vision
The MLK Corridor Planning RFP is officially live—transforming vision into strategy for housing, youth, and economic growth.
NewBritain Legacies
2 days ago2 min read


Bringing Youth-Focused Solutions Across the Finish Line: JJPOC Votes to Advance Key Recommendations with CEW Support
“Deivone M. Tanksley Sr. speaks before the Juvenile Justice Policy & Oversight Committee on youth, equity, and real solutions.”
NewBritain Legacies
Jan 232 min read


MLK Day: Honoring the Dream by Building the Infrastructure to Sustain It
“MLK Day is not just about remembering the dream—it’s about building the systems needed to sustain it for future generations.”
NewBritain Legacies
Jan 212 min read


Deivone is a Patriots Difference Maker for CT and all of NE.
“The New England Patriots and the Kraft family honor Deivone M. Tanksley Sr. as a 2025 Patriots Difference Maker.”
NewBritain Legacies
Jan 81 min read


My Wife Didn’t Cook: Is More Than a Restaurant It’s A Platform for People & communities.
“My Wife Didn’t Cook was built as more than a restaurant—it became a platform for connection, care, and community in New Britain.”
NewBritain Legacies
Dec 16, 20252 min read


From $500 to Belief: A Scholarship Built on Access and Integrity
“A $500 book scholarship built on a simple belief: access to education can change a student’s entire future.”
NewBritain Legacies
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Founder Deivone Tanksley Sr. Honored to Be a Patriots Difference Maker 2025
Founder Deivone M. Tanksley Sr. is recognized by the New England Patriots Foundation as a 2025 Patriots Difference Maker.
NewBritain Legacies
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Deivone M. Tanksley Sr. Appointed to the Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee
Founder Deivone Tanksley Sr. appointed to Connecticut’s JJPOC Community Expertise Workgroup to help shape youth justice policy.
NewBritain Legacies
Sep 23, 20252 min read


By Deivone M Tanksley Sr. The Divine Transfer: When the World Thinks It’s Ending, God Is Just Beginning
Every generation fears an ending. But what if this moment isn’t collapse — it’s a divine transfer already in motion?
NewBritain Legacies
Sep 23, 20252 min read


Remember Who You Were Before the World Touched You
Before fear, labels, and performance — you were already whole. This is an invitation to remember who you were before the world touched you.
NewBritain Legacies
Sep 21, 20252 min read
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