Bridgeport Generation Now

06/01/2026

“The overarching story very strongly suggests that your socioeconomic status is a very, very strong predictor of your outcomes across apparently all of these test scores … that generally speaking, with very few exceptions, if you are economically struggling, you are also likely to be struggling with your test scores,” Dias said.

CT Insider compiled school-level test score data to see how performance varied across the state.

05/29/2026

🤩 Thank You to our Event Sponsors! 🤩 - Tomorrow, we celebrate A DECADE of Bridgeport Generation Now. Ten years of good trouble is just the beginning!

05/29/2026

TOMORROW we will celebrate civic and community leaders who are committed to BOLD, courageous and transformative change in Bridgeport!

The 2026 GOOD TROUBLE AWARDS recognizes State Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox! 💚💙🧡💛🩷

Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, in her own words is “a product of the American dream.” Born on the Fourth of July, the child of immigrants, Sujata was raised in Queens, NY and attended NYC public schools.

She went on to receive her BA in Government from Cornell University, her MPhil in Politics from the New School, and her JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, before becoming a Professor of Legal Studies at Quinnipiac University, where she teaches classes in constitutional law, comparative law, and human rights law, among other subjects.

First elected to represent Bridgeport’s 22nd district in 2024, Sujata believes deeply in a government that prioritizes people.

She currently serves as the Chair of the new Government Oversight Committee, the Regulations Review Committee, and a Select Committee on Special Education. She also serves as Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee and the Higher Education and Employment Committee.

To become a sponsor of our GOOD TROUBLE Awards & Party, please click the link in our bio or visit our website!

05/28/2026

THIS SATURDAY we will celebrate civic and community leaders who are committed to BOLD, courageous and transformative change in Bridgeport!

The 2026 GOOD TROUBLE AWARDS recognizes Ashley Aguilera, Director of Legislative Services for the City of Bridgeport! 💙💚🧡🩷💛

Ashley Aguilera, a Bridgeport resident and graduate of Central High School, first came to Bridgeport Generation Now in the summer of 2022 while still in undergrad at Southern Connecticut State University. She started as an intern, after serving as an legislative intern for members of the Bridgeport delegation in Hartford, and quickly moved into a part-time position as our Community Outreach Coordinator.

After graduating with her degree in Political Science from Southern, Ashley was accepted into their Master’s of Public Administration program. In 2024, Ashley was invited to join Gen Now’s inaugural Action Council Fellowship for Courageous Leaders, a 12-month fellowship to develop civic, organizing, and personal development skills.

That same year, Ashley was hired by the City of Bridgeport to serve as the city’s first Director of Legislative Services, a newly created position which came out of good government policy and advocacy led by members of Bridgeport Generation Now. In this role, Ashley assists the Bridgeport City Council by drafting research memos and legislation, coordinating Councilmembers’ constituent services, and developing a fully staffed Office of Legislative Services which will provide more support services for the City Council.

To become a sponsor of our GOOD TROUBLE Awards & Party, please click the link in our bio or visit our website!

05/27/2026

When “youthful” is one of the old school core values of the movement, we get to be ! Come celebrate our 10 YEAR anniversary with us THIS Saturday. Ticket link in bio! 💚🩷💙🧡💛

05/27/2026

Barry Knott, a Stratford-based attorney appointed as the property's receiver, said Wednesday that he was "not surprised" by the FBI's presence. He said he was aware that an investigation was going on.

"Obviously something was wrong, I was happy to see the authorities were investigating, and cooperated with them to the extent I could," Knott said.

Photos shared with CT Insider showed law enforcement officers in bullet-resistant vests marked FBI.

05/26/2026

HOW HAS IT BEEN 10 YEARS? ❤️

05/26/2026

THIS SATURDAY we will celebrate civic and community leaders who are committed to BOLD, courageous and transformative change in Bridgeport!

The 2026 GOOD TROUBLE AWARDS recognizes Rosana Ferraro and Rabera Sharon of the Universal Healthcare Foundation! 💚💙🧡💛🩷

The Universal Healthcare Foundation stands out among Connecticut philanthropy for their deep commitment to truly being in community with their grant partners, providing multi-year grants and advocacy support to grassroots organizations (like us!) who are addressing diverse issues like housing justice, food insecurity, economic inequality and roadblocks to democracy— all key drivers of health inequities.

🌟 Rose is the Program Lead for Health Justice Policy Advocacy. She supports the Foundation’s policy, advocacy, and grantmaking priorities to achieve accessible, equitable, affordable, high-quality health care for all. Rose has participated in Gen Now’s Undoing Racism training and attended our Bridgeport Anti-Racism Collective meetings. 

Just prior to working at Universal Health Care, Rose completed an internship at the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, DC, as a Fisher Cummings Fellow from Columbia’s School of Social Work. She received her BA from Yale University and graduated from Columbia with a Masters of Social Work, with a focus in Social Policy. She is originally from Puerto Rico.

🌟 Rabera is the Program Officer for Health Justice. She believes in the power of cross-movement work for greater impact because social justice issues are interconnected. Rabera had been a key supporter and partner of Bridgeport Generation Now’s vision for a just, equitable, livable and democratic city for many years!

Rabera has worked in the non-profit sector for over a decade. She has worked with feminist grassroot organizations in Sub-Sahara Africa working to address Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights around the continent. Rabera has also collaborated with various organizations across the state working on a range of social justice issues.

To become a sponsor of our GOOD TROUBLE Awards & Party, please click the link in our bio or visit our website!

05/23/2026

On Saturday May 30th we will celebrate the civic and community leaders who are committed to BOLD, courageous and transformative change in Bridgeport! Get your tickets here: https://bptgennow.org/good-trouble/

THE 2026 GOOD TROUBLE AWARDS Recognizes Donna Curran, a longtime Bridgeport political activist. 🩷💚🧡💙💛

Donna Curran was born and raised in Bridgeport and has lived in her home in the Black Rock neighborhood since 1989.

Active in politics since she was 18 years old, Donna has spent her life passionately advancing the privilege and right to vote as the bedrock of our Democracy.

At just 26 years old, Donna ran for the Fairfield RTM. As a Bridgeport voter, she ran for State Representative once; City Council, twice, and Democratic Town Committee Challenge primary, once. Two victories delivered her to the City Council and onto the DTC.

In her own words, Donna is someone who has painfully and personally experienced the “slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” the “thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat,” and has a knowledgeable interest in protecting democracy’s rights and privileges for all.

Donna’s bravery and resilience, as a woman in Bridgeport politics committed to ethics and good government (at a time when neither were very popular) stands as inspiration and a source of courage for us all!

Photo #2 is Donna in the 2nd Grade at Barnum School!