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Published Fri May 01 2020 17:24:35 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Our Democracy: “A new era”
URI Freshman Richard McGee shares his thoughts on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
'They were told this is what we need you to do and they did it': RI labor official says Trump incited a riot at U.S. Capitol
Labor leaders in Rhode Island are offering their reaction to the violence at the U.S. Capitol Building. Earlier today, reporter Joe Tasca spoke with Joe Walsh, who serves as Business Manager for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 99 in Providence, to get his take.
‘That was off the charts’: South Coast mayors and community leaders react after protesters storm U.S. Capitol
The attack on the Capitol by supporters of President Trump on Wednesday drew strong emotions from South Coast leaders and community members.
Julius Kolawole, a Nigerian immigrant, calls for leadership and hope
The chaotic events in our nation’s capitol hit a nerve with immigrants living in Rhode Island, like Julius Kolawole, who hold the democratic system in high regard. Julius is the founder and director of the African Alliance of Rhode Island and immigrated to the US from Nigeria more than forty years ago. He spoke with The Public’s Radio’s Ana González.
"They're calling it 'el despelote'": A Colombian immigrant reacts to our big American mess
The news of the insurrection at the capitol has reached every corner of the world. The Public’s Radio’s Ana González recently spoke with Colombian immigrant, writer, and ESL teacher in Providence, Jhon Cardona, who watched the events unfold in Colombia.
Our Democracy: "It's tougher than we think."
URI student Imani Fleming shares her thoughts on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.