Posts Tagged ‘Ann Clanton’
Child Bride – author event: Best fiction e-book, Black Caucus, American Library Assoc.
Award-winning author Jennifer Smith Turner will discuss her latest novel, Child Bride on Thursday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. during a virtual discussion, sponsored by the Fairfield University Bookstore. The author will read excerpts from the book followed by a question and answer session. To participate in the discussion go to this link https://www.facebook.com/events/462397334944560/. Child Bride is the…
Read MoreTrinity Rep’s Michelle Cruz – by Ann Clanton
by Ann-Allison Clanton, “Speak-Up” writer, RINewsToday Though it’s called by many names, engagement work as it’s practiced in today’s theatres encompasses everything from pre- and post-show talkbacks to student matinees, from lobby displays to special workshops. It can also include ongoing programs at another partner organizations. Theatres nationwide are claiming a role at the center…
Read MorePaul Morse: Bringing Joy of Urban Art to Rhode Island’s Community – by Ann Clanton
by Ann-Allison Clanton, contributing writer, “Speak-Up” In the spirit of celebrated graffiti artist, Futura, East Providence resident and fellow graffiti artist, Paul Morse, has put his stamp on this artistry of urban America. Futura, whose story is told in “No More Rulers”, is a legendary 1980s graffiti artist. He explains that the book was a…
Read MoreTo Protect and Empower: Central Falls Police Chief Colonel Anthony Roberson
by Ann-Allison Clanton, contributing writer, “Speak-Up” In a time when George Floyd’s cries are still etched in the memories of many across the country, Providence native Anthony Roberson became Rhode Island’s first African American police colonel. The architect of the “Shop with a Cop” and the “Handshake” initiatives has received numerous accolades for these and…
Read MoreBeing part of the system from the outside – “Two Hawks Watson”, by Ann Clanton
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer, “Speak-Up” Activist Neesu Wushuwunoa is the great-grandson of Chief George Watson of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. The Sachem of the Mashapaug Nahaganset Tribe based in Providence, is commonly known as Raymond “Two Hawks” Watson. At one time the Thanksgiving holiday was often associated with Native Americans. However, advocacy and protest…
Read MoreLeadership profile – Junior Jabbie, Banneker Supply Chain Solutions
by Ann Clanton, Contributing Writer – “Speak Up” An unforeseen opportunity in Covid-19 times… Promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer, by Banneker Industries Founder, Cheryl Snead, several years prior to her untimely passing in early 2018, Junior Jabbie balances the legacy with his own vision for the supply chain company. A Bryant University graduate…
Read MoreRI says goodbye to Joe Fowlkes
by Ann Clanton, Contributing Writer – “Speak Up” When Joe Fowlkes, past president of the NAACP died this month, the man who knew so many and worked with thousands, had no blood relatives that were known of. With no family to make last arrangements, Jim Vincent and the NAACP stepped up to be that family.…
Read More“Above all else, call me an educator,” Lorén Spears – by Ann Clanton
By Ann Clanton, Contributing Writer, “Speak Up” Notable author and curator of the National Museum of the American Indian, Paul Chaat Smith, (a Comanche) once said “the most American thing about America is American Indians”. Rhode Island also has a pure and impressive legacy of Indigenous people celebrated at the Tomaquag Museum. Prior to taking…
Read MoreTo be Black and conservative in a blue state
by Ann Clanton, Contributing Writer, “Speak Up” If Republican financial advisor, Allen Waters, overcomes the insurmountable odds and beats U.S. Senator Jack Reed, D-RI, on November 3rd, he will make history as the first African American to run for the Senate and go to the upper chamber from Rhode Island. He is the first to…
Read MoreSenora Secretaria: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
by Ann Clanton – Contributing Writer, “Speak Up” The fastest growing group in the United States are Hispanics. They are 18.1 % of the population in the United States and 14% in Rhode Island. National Hispanic Heritage Month honors those whose heritage is rooted in Latin American countries. It is celebrated from September 15th to…
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