Jeniece Roman
Indigenous News Reporter, Report For AmericaJeniece Roman is WSHU's Report For America corp member who writes about Indigenous communities in Southern New England and Long Island, New York.
Prior to joining WSHU, Jeniece covered local government and education for the New Britain Herald in New Britain, Connecticut, and was a breaking news and crime reporter for the Record-Journal newspaper in Meriden.
She has been recognized with several awards by the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists. Jeniece holds a B.S. in journalism with a concentration in political science from Southern Connecticut State University. While at the university, she was the student chapter president for the Society of Professional Journalists and the editor-in-chief of The Southern News, the student-run newspaper.
Jeniece enjoys reading books, photography and true crime podcasts.
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Indigenous tribes in New York have condemned Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to veto a bill that would have protected unmarked graves. -
The Mohegan Tribe will continue its tradition of a grant program that provides educational resources and funding to teach Native American history in classrooms around Connecticut.
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The bill was named after Billy Smolinski, a Connecticut resident who went missing in 2004. Smolinski’s family joined the parents of Gabby Petito, a Long Island native whose body was found earlier this year in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming on the heels of a national manhunt, during announcement.
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For the first time in history, a Native American’s signature will appear on U.S. currency. The Bureau of Engraving & Printing has started producing money that features the signature of U.S. Treasurer Lynn Malerba.
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The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has been awarded a $37.5 million contract to support cybersecurity and infrastructure through their non-gaming investment arm Command Holdings.
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The Connecticut State Department of Education will partner with tribal leaders to develop a comprehensive and culturally inclusive Native American studies curriculum.
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Connecticut officials have determined that three schools are not in compliance with a new law that prohibits the use of Native American customs or traditions such as mascots, team names, or logos.
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Education officials in New Haven are looking for solutions to improve attendance for students and teachers, as the school district faces chronic absenteeism issues.
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Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim has named retired Captain Roderick Porter as the next Chief of Police.
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The former director of public works in Fairfield has pleaded guilty to environmental fraud and conspiring with others to defraud the town.
