Rhode Island Latino Arts, the Providence Public Library, and Trinity Rep created an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) to honor those who lost their lives to COVID-19.
The Inaugural Address of Rhode Island College President Frank D. Sánchez, the first Latino president in higher education in Rhode Island and the first Latino President of Rhode Island College.
Marta V. Martínez was featured as one of the Leading Ladies of Pawtucket Village for her work as founder and Executive Director of Rhode Island Latino Arts.
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Publisher of Magazine - Barry Fain, Richard Fleischer, John Howell
An article featured an in-depth look at the Latino community in Rhode Island including the community's history, political involvement, home ownership, workforce, and a look into the next generation of Latinos.
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Publisher of Magazine - Donald J. Farish, Ph.D., J.D.
Marta V. Martínez wrote about the history behind Cinco de Mayo, how it celebrates Mexican culture, and the Mariachi Festival held to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Providence at the Southside Cultural Center.
Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and other community leaders announced a $4.3 million investment in Broad Street in an effort to make the neighborhood Providence's Latino cultural center.
La Galería del Pueblo, established by Rhode Island Latino Arts under Marta V. Martínez in Cranston's Pawtucket Village, featured a number of local Latino artists.
The Race in Rhode Island series included an interview with eight state and local policymakers, including Governor Raimondo, to discuss race in Rhode Island.
The Race in Rhode Island series focused on higher education and featured Victor Capellan, a graduate of the University of Rhode Island's Talent Development program.
Angel Taveras was elected 2011 as the first Latino and Dominican American mayor in the City of Providence, RI and in the U.S. In 2000 he was unsuccessful candidate for the 2nd Congressional District.
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Rev. John Camillus Rubba, professor emeritus of Spanish at Providence College and an important figure and great supporter of the Rhode Island Latino community for many years, died at 96 years old on June 7, 2000.
Efforts to register more Hispanic voters continue in response to a lack of representation in government legislators and legislation despite the Latino population of the state greatly increasing.