Former Hartford mayor Thirman Milner, known for becoming the first Black mayor in all of New England, has died at the age of 91, officials confirmed to NBC Connecticut. Milner became the first African-American elected mayor in New England in 1981,

Milner was the first popularly elected Black mayor in New England. He served as Hartford’s Democratic mayor from 1981 to 1987. He also served as a Connecticut state representative and state senator. He was also a former president and lifetime member of the Greater Hartford NAACP, the organization said.

Milner was also a former president and lifetime member of the Greater Hartford NAACP. They say he tirelessly advocated for civil rights and social justice. Current Hartford Mayor

Harry Brook was dismissed for 171 after leading England to a first innings lead before lunch on the third day of the first cricket test against New Zealand.

England lost two wickets in the last over before lunch, including Joe Root for a duck, to be 45-3 in reply to New Zealand's 348 on day two of the first Test in Christchurch Friday.

So what to expect from Day 4 then? In all practicality, a result on Sunday looks quite inevitable now. Even if New Zealand survives for the first session, they will have to make sure that they build on the lead significantly.