THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION has awarded close to $110,000 to 15 organizations supporting the state's Black community. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION
PROVIDENCE – Close to $110,000 in grants via the Rhode Island Foundation’s Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund were awarded to 19 local nonprofits supporting the state’s Black community, the foundation announced Wednesday. The foundation says the fund supports nonprofits offering youth development and mentoring, preserving Black culture, promoting Black history and achievements in Rhode Island and…