THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION has awarded $105,000 in grants through its Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund to 15 nonprofit organizations serving the state's Black community. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation announced Thursday that it has awarded $105,000 in grants to 15 local nonprofit organizations serving the state’s Black community through its Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund. The foundation said the fund supports nonprofits that offer youth development and mentoring, promoting Black history in Rhode Island, preserving Black culture and strive…