The Latino Policy Institute (LPI) at Roger Williams University (RWU) on Wednesday announced that Marcela Betancur will become its new director on Jan. 14. Betancur brings to the position a wide range of experience in …
An open letter from DARE (Direct Action for Rights and Equality), Neighbors 4 Revitalization, and Rhode Island Homeless Advocacy Project (RIHAP): As people who organize residents in the South Side and West End of Providence …
The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island (MHARI) launched its Rhode Island Parity Initiative (RIPI) on Thursday at Butler Hospital’s Ray Conference Center. RIPI is a statewide public awareness campaign to educate and empower people …
Henrietta White-Holder and Linda Finn were honored at the sixth annual Red Bandana Award Celebration, held in memory of activist Richard Walton and all that he stood for. Henrietta White-Holder is the founder & CEO …
The Red Bandana Fund is pleased to announce two local advocates, Henrietta White-Holder and Linda Finn, as the 2018 recipients of the Red Bandana Award! The Award, the sixth annual, honors individuals and groups whose …
The Red Bandana Fund seeks nominations for the Red Bandana Award, given annually since 2013 to a person or organization in the Rhode Island area that embodies the spirit and work of late organizer for …
At-Large City Councilor Sandra Cano today announced her candidacy for the Rhode Island Senate District 8 seat. First elected to the Pawtucket City Council in 2014, Cano previously served on the Pawtucket School Committee and …
Rebecca Kislak, Democratic candidate for State Representative District 4, today announced the results of her first fundraising quarter. Kislak reported raising $26114 between the filing of her candidacy in early November and the close of …
WE’RE LOOKING FOR 10 PEOPLE TO JOIN THE STEERING COMMITTEE We’re looking to add 10 more people to the steering committee to fortify our numbers as we gear up for a big election year and …
As details trickle out about who would gain and who would lose under the federal tax overhaul bill approved by Congress this week, Representative Teresa Tanzi (Democrat, District 34, Narragansett, South Kingstown) and Senator Gayle Goldin …
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