Posts Tagged ‘Ann Clanton’
Serving up love – with soul – Ann Clanton
by Ann Clanton, “Speak-Up” contributing writer Photo: BLAZE ON SMITH HILL owners with Mayor Jorge Elorza at the opening of the restaurant. Courtesy, Cory at RI Comedy Connection. Meet the women of color behind these Rhode Island restaurants The restaurant industry is historically a strong driver of entrepreneurship. As we prepare for the holiday season…
Read MoreFaith in Science Coalition launches TODAY to address COVID-19, urgent care initiatives – Ann Allison Clanton
By Ann Allison Clanton, “Speak-Up” contributing writer COVID-19 numbers are rising in Providence’s West End, 02909, and the Rhode Island Department of Health and their community partners are taking swift action. The United Way and the traditional African-American churches that make up the Ministers Alliance of Rhode Island are once again pressed into action. Under…
Read MoreRI Black Business Association announces Micro-Loan Program
The Rhode Island Black Business Association President Lisa Ranglin announced the creation of a forgivable Micro -Loan Program totaling $450,000 for distribution to minority owned businesses in Rhode Island. The official announcement comes today at 4:30pm at the RI Indian Council offices, 807 Broad Street in Providence. In an announcement, RIBBA noted, “Seeing a higher-than-normal…
Read MoreLights, Camera… hair and makeup artist Monique Graham – Ann Clanton
By Ann Clanton, “Speak-Up” contributing writer Photo: Monique Graham and Alfre Woodard It’s hard to believe that September is almost here, which means the television industry is rolling out their season premieres and cast and crew are getting back to work. In Rhode Island it’s not uncommon to get a glimpse of movie or television…
Read MoreHERStory Yard Sale for Rose Weaver as she heads to Georgia – Ann Clanton
By Ann Clanton, “Speak-Up” contributing writer Rhode Island Treasure of A Stage and Screen Heads to Hollywood of the South Award winning actress and Trinity Repertory Theater alumni, Rose Weaver is heading home to Georgia. Before Rose leaves, the Rhode Island community will have an opportunity to purchase a piece of HERStory at an estate sale of her…
Read MoreBrokering On Behalf of The People: Fabiola Brunache – by Ann Clanton
By Ann Clanton, “Speak-Up” contributing writer Like most real estate agents, Fabiola Brunache and her multicultural team of six licensed agents, assist prospective home buyers with comparative market analysis and understanding Rhode Island’s volatile market. Fabiola says her most important role as a Broker is helping communities of color with financial literacy. “As the Biden/Harris…
Read MoreJuneteenthRI TODAY – Ann Clanton
by Ann Clanton, “Stand-Up” feature writer Flag Raising and recording artist Raiche headlined return of JuneteenthRI Summer is heating up and with it, many of us are heading to the local park or a neighbor’s backyard to fire up the grill, and spend time with friends and family. Another hallmark of summer’s arrival for many…
Read MoreVice President Harris visits the Ocean State – Ann Clanton
by Ann Clanton, “Speak-Up” contributing writer Photos: Courtesy Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse office Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo touched down in the Ocean State on Wednesday to rally support for the Biden/Harris American Jobs Plan. After a greeting of VP Harris at TF Green Airport with Air Force II, by Raimondo…
Read MoreVaccination Clinic Saturday for RI’s BIPOC community – what you need to do NOW…
Dear readers, Last weekend, almost 2,700 Rhode Islanders of color received their vaccine at The Dunk in Providence. What a wonderful event it was – if you got your vaccination, know how special it is to protect yourself, and your family, friends and co-workers. If you missed the opportunity, there will be another vaccination event…
Read MoreGov. McKee committed to vaccinating Black and Brown Rhode Islanders – Ann Clanton
Photo, top: from Dr. Munoz Twitter feed, celebrating the end of the clinic and success of numbers vaccinated. By Ann-Allison Clanton, contributing writer, “Speak-Up” Twenty-one-year-old Dante Machado came to the Dunkin Donuts Center to receive his vaccine shot. “I feel pretty good,” he reported. “I am already signed up for May 8th to receive (the…
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