In this special episode of Mosaic, our podcast on immigration, we introduce Chiqui Versace: a Rhode Island resident who came to the U.S. at 16, looking for work and hoping to support his family back in Colombia. He also came here to be his true self – to not have to hide anything about who he is. From the outside, Versace lived what appeared to be a normal life. For decades he was gainfully employed, paid taxes every year, and volunteered his time for charitable causes. But to stay here, to live the life he had always wanted to live, he had to carry a very big secret.
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Political Roundtable: Cotter on how she won in a conservative RI district
State Rep-elect Megan Cotter is one of 12 new state representatives elected last month. The Exeter Democrat is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. Here’s a transcript: Ian Donnis: state Representative-elect Meghan Cotter, welcome to The Public’s Radio and congratulations on your election. Megan Cotter: Thank you. I’m very happy to be here. Thanks […]
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Craftland celebrates 20 years as a home for art and handmade crafts
For twenty years, Craftland has featured the work of artists and craftspeople in its small shop on Westminster street in Providence. It started as a temporary holiday art show and store, before the term pop-up shop was even popular. Artscape producer James Baumgartner and morning host Luis Hernandez talked with Margaret Carleton, one of the store’s founders, and Deb Dormody, who has been involved with the store since its earliest days.
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Farewell Don Kaull, a true Keaney Blue URI Ram
Rhode Island’s sports media fraternity has lost a respected voice.
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How did Rhode Island get the first offshore wind farm in the country?
Today, we’re traveling to Block Island, the vacation spot off the southern coast of Rhode Island. Block Island is also famous for its offshore wind farm- the first of its kind in the entire nation. What did it take to make this project possible? And is it a success?
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Memories of abuelita
This week’s community essay is by Karla Vallejos of Providence, Rhode Island. She writes about her memories of her “abuelita” or grandmother who she lived with in Honduras.
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Political Roundtable: Matt Santacroce, head of RI’s Office of Cannabis Regulation; Andrew Schiff, CEO of RI Community Food Bank
Rhode Island moves ahead with legal adult-use recreational cannabis. Plus, the problem of hunger in the Ocean State.
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Pandemic redefined how Providence Community Libraries serve the public
Libraries play a crucial role in providing books, educational opportunities, and essential resources to the public. But when the pandemic hit, libraries had to redefine how they serve their communities. Morning host Luis Hernandez recently spoke about the evolving role of libraries with Cheryl Space, Library Director at Community Libraries of Providence.
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When did we start recycling?
We get a lot of questions about recycling, asking what to do with aluminum cans, glass, paper, or even plastic. All this has me wondering: when did we start recycling? How did it get so popular?
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On Thanksgiving, much to be grateful for On Sports
From Jeremy Peña to the Celtics and Bruins, we should be grateful.
