The Providence Juneteenth Rally drew hundreds of high-school students on Friday. The rally called for a dismantling of local and state police and more funding for mental health care, education, and youth programs.
Nadine Sebai
Reporter Nadine Sebai specializes in labor issues and investigative journalism. In 2023, she and fellow TPR reporter Nina Sparling published "Underage & Unprotected" in partnership with PBS FRONTLINE. This groundbreaking investigative series shed light on the plight of immigrant teenagers working in New Bedford seafood processing facilities, highlighting critical labor issues.
Nadine's voice has been heard on NPR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered, as well as Here & Now, WBUR, WGBH, KQED, KXJZ, BBC World, KPFA, and KALX. Her reporting and commitment to investigative journalism have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Mark of Excellence Award for In-Depth Reporting from the Society of Professional Journalists and a Reva and David Logan Prize for Excellence in Investigative Reporting.
When she's not on the job, you'll often find Nadine petting an animal or watching Lebanese soap operas. Fun fact: Nadine watched the documentary "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" more than 40 times, a film that sparked her transformation from an accountant to an investigative journalist.
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‘Stand with us’: New Bedford protestors demand solidarity from local police
Protests have been going on daily in New Bedford, demanding justice in the wake of the death of George Floyd. New Bedford mayor Jon Mitchell and the city’s police chief spoke with Black Lives Matter protesters Wednesday in an attempt to ease tensions.
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“He got really emotional”: R.I. vet tells story of his son’s first experience of racial profiling
Veteran Eugene Monteiro, a security consultant and use-of-force trainer, grew up in the East Side of Providence. He and his family have lived overseas and in the deep South during his years in the military. But when Monteiro settled back into his home state of Rhode Island, his then-teenage son had his first experience as a black person, of racial profiling.
As rallies for the death of George Floyd continue, Monteiro shares his son’s story.
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Nursing homes will remain closed to visitors during RI phase 2 reopening
Governor Raimondo announced Friday that the launch of Phase 2, beginning Monday, will not include visitations to senior living facilities due to continuing COVID-19 infections.
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‘Don’t hold me back’: As Mass. cautiously reopens economy, hair salon owner says time is running out
Massachusetts began reopening its economy Monday after a two-month coronavirus lockdown. Companies large and small are receiving strict safety guidelines, many of which will completely alter how business gets done. It’s having some businesses wonder how they’ll be profitable in this new environment.
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Massachusetts is reopening. Here’s what it means for South Coast businesses
Massachusetts, a state with some of the country’s highest COVID-19 deaths, will begin reopening its economy. Governor Charlie Baker announced a phased-in approach Monday that will gradually permit certain industries to open under strict safety guidelines.
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Rapid COVID-19 testing in Twin River being re-evaluated after FDA reports adequacy issues
Rapid COVID-19 testing at the Twin River facility is still critical to combating the pandemic, Dr. Alexander-Scott said Friday, after the federal government announced the tests may produce inaccurate results.
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New Bedford expands COVID-19 testing to at-risk industrial workers
New Bedford’s industrial workers will be tested for COVID-19 through an expanded mobile program setup by the city and Southcoast Health on Wednesday.
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New Bedford amplía las pruebas COVID-19 a trabajadores industriales en riesgo
Los trabajadores industriales de New Bedford serán evaluados para COVID-19 a través de un programa móvil ampliado configurado por la ciudad y Southcoast Health el miércoles.
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Rhode Island stay-at-home order lifts Saturday. Here’s what to expect
The Rhode Island stay at home order will be lifted starting this weekend, Governor Raimondo announced on Thursday.
