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2nd Annual ‘Red Scarves Across the River’ Event & Capitol

Providence, RI—In the more than 30 years since the founding of AIDS Project Rhode Island (APRI), the World Health Organization estimates that there are currently about 38,400,000 people living with HIV across the globe. To bring attention to the continued epidemic and remember those lost, APRI is hosting its 2nd Annual Red Scarves Across the River community art event in honor of World AIDS […]Read More

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A New HQ for RIBBA & an Equity Business Hub

Senators Reed and Whitehouse, Mayor Elorza, & Rhode Island Foundation celebrate over $1.7 million in investments for Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA) PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined Lisa Ranglin, Founder, President & CEO of the Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA), along with Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza […]Read More

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SILVANA ESTRADA, GENTE DE ZONA, GOYO, LOS BUKIS, AYMÉE NUVIOLA,

The Latin GRAMMYs® will air live from the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT) MIAMI (NOV. 7, 2022) — The Latin Recording Academy® announced additional performers for the 23rd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, which includes current nominees Silvana Estrada, Gente de Zona, Aymée Nuviola, Rosalía, Carlos Vives and Nicole Zignago, along with past Latin […]Read More

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Central Falls Schools and We Share Hope Cut Ribbon on

CENTRAL FALLS, RI – Starting this Monday, November 7th, students and their families in Central Falls will have improved access to fresh and shelf-stable foods thanks to the district’s new Feed the Future food pantry. At 11 am on Monday, 11/7, officials from the Central Falls School District (CFSD), The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), Central Falls’ […]Read More