VOA News NEW YORK — Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie “Fame” and then belted out the era-defining hit “Flashdance … What a Feeling” from 1983’s “Flashdance,” has died. She was 63. Her publicist, Judith A. Moose, announced the news […]Read More
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
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
Indigenous rights advocates from Guatemala to visit University Dartmouth, MA – October 21, 2022 – On Thursday, October 27, two indigenous rights advocates from Guatemala will visit the University of Massachusetts of Dartmouth to explain the current situation in Guatemala. Corrupt political, military, and economic elites have captured the state, rural and indigenous communities are […]Read More
Enactus World Cup, world renowned youth event for positive social and environmental impact, to take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 30 October-2 November 2022 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Thousands of student, business, philanthropic, government, and academic leaders from around the world will unite with hope, passion, and innovative solutions for a better world at […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos today issued the following statement on the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 (September 15-October 15). “National Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity for Rhode Island to celebrate the vibrant and diverse Spanish-speaking communities that thrive here. As a Dominican immigrant, I am infinitely grateful to […]Read More
Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 96. The royal who wasn’t supposed to become queen at all, sat on the throne for 70 years following the death in 1952 of her father, George VI, who himself assumed the throne only because of the abdication by his brother, King Edward […]Read More
CRANSTON, RI — Amidst a prolonged drought, local farmers and growers are working hard to earn a living and put food on the table for their families and the community. Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined Rhode Island’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Eric Scherer and officials from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental […]Read More
LOS ANGELES — Singer Olivia Newton-John, who gained worldwide fame as the high school sweetheart Sandy in the hit movie “Grease,” died Monday after a 30-year battle with cancer. She was 73. Newton-John “passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” said a statement from her husband John […]Read More
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