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Sazón de Rhode Island: Aguardente
A taste of tradition with a twist of rebellion. Every bite tells a story worth savoring.
Meet the Faces of Democracy: Kathy Placencia
Rhode Island election official discusses transparency, top-down election administration, building trust among the community, and her love of sunsets.
Concern Over Education and Family Services in Rhode Island
Improving participation in the electoral process begins with investing time with students.
Marcela Betancur: Improving policymakers’ understanding of the community’s needs
The Latino Policy Institute focuses in areas including education, economic equity, housing, health, and workforce development.
RI Schools Prepare for Immigration Investigations
"This guidance is intended to assist schools, teachers, and administrators in protecting the rights of every student”
Paving the path forward to strengthening democracy
We ensure fair and accurate coverage by “getting on the playing field” and engaging in discourse and debate about story coverage, focus, those who tell the stories, and those who are heard.
Celebrating the New Year: Latino Traditions
The New Year is a significant time for many cultures [...]
President Jimmy Carter Remembered As Defender of Democracy
Carter withdrew U.S. support for the Somoza regime in Nicaragua. He reduced military aid to Augusto Pinochet in Chile, Ernesto Geisel in Brazil, and Jorge Rafael Videla in Argentina.
RI Kids Count Event Highlights Collaboration in Childhood Advocacy
The Rhode Island Kids Count 24th Annual Celebration of Children’s Health and Well-Being event highlighted recent data findings, emphasized ongoing disparities among vulnerable populations, and announced the nonprofit’s 2025 legislative priorities.
Feliz Navidad: How Many Latinos Celebrate Christmas
The holiday celebration is a blend of religious significance with festive spirit.
¡Presente! Maria Santonastaso
Cranston Kindergarten Teacher Maria Santonastaso was announced as a National 2024-25 Milken Educator Awardee this fall. The ceremony launched the historic Milken Educator Awards season, making Santonastaso the 3,000th Milken Educator in the national network.
This Thanksgiving, it’s not only OK, but necessary to talk politics
After a long and grueling election season, we need to connect with and not avoid one another.
