Posts Tagged ‘black’
Juneteenth with Stages of Freedom’s living history walking tour
Celebrate Juneteenth with a living history walking tour of five Black women who navigated historic Benefit Street in the 18th and 19th centuries. These exceptional women will be represented by local actresses portraying them in front of sites associated with their life and work. The women include Fibbo, enslaved cook to Gov. Stephen Hopkins, signer…
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 More7 Easter Sunday locations put HOPE for a vaccine time into action – updated
UPDATED 4/5/2021: Informal results of Sunday vaccine appointment setting for the Black, Asian, Indigenous, Hispanic communities: 544 people registered across 5 sites in RI at these 7 sites on Sunday. Total registrants per RIDOH is approx. 900. Background: from RIDOH: Governor Dan McKee worked with the Equity Council to organize equity-focused COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Equity-Focused Clinics…
Read MoreBlack History Month
In Rhode Island Sankofa Community Connection kicked off Black History Month outside of Newport City Hall Feb. 4th at City Hall in Newport as the red black and green flag is flown, honoring Black History Month. There was a Community Award Ceremony honoring Mrs. Pauline Perkins-Moye. The Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading – Langston Hughes’ powerful,…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: RI Black Business Association (RIBBA)
The RI Black Business Association will hold a ZOOM meeting on Thursday, May 7th at 6pm – Manage through New Normal. Hear from local professionals who are finding new ways to manage through the new normal of working remotely and social distancing. They’ll share strategies around self-care and stress reduction. Register in advance is required,…
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