Senator Richard Blumenthal, Javier Martinez: A Reminder & Call To Action
Yesterday, Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal took the floor of the U.S. Senate with "a reminder and a call to action" -- celebrating
New Haven, CT—Three days after Christmas the Elm City had its 20th homicide: Javier Martinez
by Joan Malerba Foran, Common Ground English Teacher She stands at the lectern a long while before lifting her face: “Forgive me,”
Student Reflection: Remembering Javier Martinez
by Miranda Bailey-Russomano, Common Ground Senior On December 28th, someone stole the life of one of my classmates, my guidance brother, and
Staff Reflections: Javier Martinez, on Common Ground
by Tiffany Torres, Common Ground's FoodCorps Service Member I am saddened by the untimely loss of an outstanding student and community member
New Haven Independent: Javier Martinez Laid To Rest
The grandparents who raised him used to call out “Bebo, Bebo!”—baby, in Spanish—to rouse him from his sleep. Friday morning their “Bebo"s
New Haven Independent: Common Ground Mourns the Loss Of “A Good Friend & Leader”
When a gunman shot 18-year-old Javier Martinez to death Saturday, he snatched a cherished life away not only from the young man’s
New Haven Register: It’s Time to Stand Up to End Violence
By: Sacha Rafferty I write today to express my deep sorrow over the senseless murder of Javier Martinez. Javier was a senior
NH Register: New Haven shooting victim described as ‘kind young man’
From The New Haven Register By Staff report NEW HAVEN >> Common Ground High School officials issued a statement of grief over
To Students & Families: A Loss In Our Community
Dear Common Ground Students & Families, I have really difficult news to share. Last night, Javier Martinez, a member of our senior
New Haven Register: New Haven Shooting Victim Recalled as Environmentalist
Javier Martinez, 18, had attended a renowned charter high school, interned in nationally competitive programs and was about a week away from