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New Haven Author, Comedian Crystal R. Emery Returns To CT Theater For Night Of Fun
Crystal R. Emery is returning to New Haven for another powerful night of laughter and truth as she continues to break barriers in art, comedy, and storytelling.
Her latest show, Stand Up with Crystal R. Emery, blends sharp humor with hard-hitting realities at the intersection of racism, sexism, and ableism. Emery, a New Haven–area resident who is quadrapalegic, has built a career as a director, producer, author, and nonprofit leader, but she says comedy is her newest way to share her story.
“How do you do stand-up comedy when you can’t stand up?” Emery quipped. “I’ve never let my disability…
Pop Culture Phenom Hulk Hogan, Pro Wrestling’s Biggest Star, Dies
Just as he was larger than life in the ring, Hulk Hogan’s outsized legacy in sports and entertainment will loom for years to come.
Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea and who became a global icon as professional wrestling’s most recognizable figure, has died at 71. The cause of death was cardiac arrest, according to TMZ, which first reported the news.
Born in Augusta, Georgia in 1953, the 6-foot-7, 300-pound Hogan launched his wrestling career in 1977 and skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s when he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE).
With his trademark b…
