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Reparations plan suggests home repairs, removing ‘plantations’ from state name instead of cash

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New reparations focus: Black enclaves lost to development

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A year later, Rhode Island buildings still say ‘Plantations’

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

National spoken word artist claims he was racially profiled while walking home

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A candidate for Rhode Island poet laureate said he was racially profiled and unjustly arrested by a Providence police officer…
/ August 11, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Neighbors rally around disabled teen after his custom-made tricycle is stolen

VIDEO – The mother of a disabled child is asking for the public’s help after she says a specially designed tricycle was stolen from him as her 17-year-old son was released from the hospital…
/ April 28, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

High-tech US project tackles low-income word gap

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) — Studies show poorer children enter school having heard millions of fewer words than more affluent children, a disadvantage that can limit future educational success and occupational opportunities.
/ February 9, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Rhode Island votes to keep ‘Plantations’ in state name

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Islanders have voted to keep the word “Plantations” in the state’s official name despite concerns that it evokes images of slavery…
/ November 3, 2010
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Providence police chief under fire for lack of minority hiring

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The chief of Providence’s police department and the mayor are defending themselves against accusations that they haven’t made enough effort to hire more minority police officers…
/ March 19, 2010