The impact of early European immigration on Native Americans in New England is examined through the story of Samson Occom, a brilliant Mohegan Indian from Eastern Connecticut who gains fame on two continents before his story takes a dramatic and unexpected turn.
Alex Nunes
Alex oversees the three local bureaus at The Public’s Radio, and staffs the desk for our South County Bureau. Alex was previously the co-host and co executive producer of The Public's Radio podcast, Mosaic. The show explored the history of immigration in Southern New England through the stories of individual immigrants and their descendants and received an Edward R. Murrow Award for best podcast in the New England region. Alex previously worked as an editor at The Westerly Sun and The New London Day.
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Ep. 3: Roger Williams And The Pequot War
It’s May of 1637, and English armies are preparing to attack a large Pequot fort in Connecticut colony. What happens next will change the relationship between indigenous tribes of New England and colonists forever. And it’s all thanks to Roger Williams.
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Ep. 2: Omar Bah’s Refugee Dream Center
Gambian refugee Omar Bah starts his life over in Providence, Rhode Island, and turns his struggle into a mission to help other refugees.
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Ep. 1: Omar Bah Flees Gambia
Gambian journalist Omar Bah flees his country after the government orders a national manhunt for him, putting Omar’s life at stake.
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What Is Your Family’s Immigration Story?
If you or your family have a story about how you came to live in the USA, we want to hear it!
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Mosaic
Mosaic is a podcast that explores immigration and identity in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, a region that traces the history of American immigration back to the early days of colonization.
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Interfaith Vigil Honors Victims Of Shootings At New Zealand Mosques
An interfaith vigil last night in Providence was held to honor victims of last week’s deadly mosque attacks in New Zealand and show solidarity and support for the Muslim community in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.
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Despite State Law, RI Has Never Evaluated Business Tax Incentives
Politicians often promote business tax credits and incentives as a way to develop the economy and, ultimately, create more jobs. In Rhode Island, state…
