Tag: Jim Vincent
“Redraw Rhode Island” kicks-off campaign for an Independent Redistricting Commission
“If we pass this, now, we can have an independent redistricting process after the 2020 Census,” said John Marion, Executive Director...
Honoring the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School with art and prayer
This was the sixth vigil held at the First Unitarian Church of Providence since the terrible events of December 14, 2012 at...
At a contentious meeting, North Smithfield Town Council rescinds anti-Nike resolution
The North Smithfield Town Council held a special meeting Monday evening with the sole purpose of rescinding an anti-Nike, anti-Colin Kaepernick resolution passed one...
New Bridges for Haitian Success to hold 2nd Annual Fundraising Dinner
As the Haitian community grows in Rhode Island, New Bridges for Haitian Success sees an opportunity to educate the Providence community. This year we...
Representative Ranglin-Vassell statement on shooting death of William Parsons, 15
Representative Marcia Ranglin-Vassell (Democrat, District 5, Providence) has released a statement on the shooting death of 15-year-old William Parsons outside the Providence Career and...
Week two of the Rhode Island Poor People’s Campaign takes on systemic racism and...
Week two of the Rhode Island Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival tackled the linked issues of systemic racism and poverty....
Rally to Commemorate Dr Martin Luther King
Postponed from last month due to poor weather, the Rally to Commemorate Dr Martin Luther King was held at the Roger Williams National Memorial...
NAACP President Jim Vincent: We got to get conscious right now!
"I'm here because I'm outraged," said Jim Vincent, President of the NAACP Providence Branch. "I'm outraged because of the constant bigotry that has come...