The Rhode Island Foundation is distributing the money in grants to state non-profits through the COVID-19 Response Fund established earlier this year.
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New Bedford holds virtual public forum on police reform…and it doesn't go well
A virtual public meeting on New Bedford’s police use-of-force policies Wednesday night was disorganized and off-topic, revealing the limits an online forum has in discussing sensitive topics about racial injustice.
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Activists accuse local alternative media site of racial bias, call for businesses to pull ads
Grassroots activists in New Bedford are calling for businesses to pull ads from an alternative media company in the area, claiming it is racially divisive and biased.
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From inside prison, activist Mario Monteiro is pushing to change juvenile sentencing laws
A wave of activism is sweeping the country, calling for fundamental reforms to law enforcement. But changing a single law can take years of work. Sofia Rudin introduces us to one activist who’s been pushing for change from inside prison.
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Roger Williams Medical Center placed on probation by an accrediting group
The hospital’s probationary accreditation was triggered by the accreditation council’s decision to close the dermatology program after learning that its residents were no longer training at Roger Williams.
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Providence rally calls for defunding of police, several arrested
More than 150 protesters outside of the Providence police complex on Saturday called for the department to be defunded. One officer was hit with red paint and a handful of arrests were made.
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A classic Newport sport draws new fans hungry for a game during COVID-19
Professional sporting events are in short supply around much of the world, but polo is in full swing in Newport this summer — with masks and social distancing.
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Tourism industry, workers struggle in Newport as COVID-19 restrictions stretch into summer
The summer season normally brings peak business for Newport’s tourism and hospitality industries. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic and related travel restrictions threaten thousands of jobs in the region, with many laid-off workers unsure how to carry on without the city’s seasonal visitors.
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Raimondo puts her support behind removing ‘Providence Plantations” from RI’s name
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo announced Monday that the words “Providence Plantations” will be removed from state web sites, pay stubs, and gubernatorial communications, as part of a broader effort to establish a more equitable state. Speaking during a news conference at Billy Taylor Park in the Mount Hope section of Providence, Raimondo described “Providence […]
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Rules will relax for weddings, other social events in Phase 3 of RI’s reopening
The state’s new regulations will allow larger social gatherings and increased capacity at restaurants and stores. Many venues that remained shuttered during Phase 2, including movie theaters and museums, will also be able to open their doors with restrictions.
