Tag: black lives matter
More focus on racial justice causes
It’s been a trying year-plus for Rhode Island-based nonprofits whose missions center around diversity, equity and racial inclusion.
The murders of George Floyd and other...
Crisis ‘insurmountable’ for some minority businesses
Jhonny Levya is president of Heroica Construction Inc., growing what was a family business when he purchased it in 2009 into a multimillion-dollar company....
Racial-justice protests put businesses in tough spot
Tensions are mounting between activists with the Black Lives Matter movement and the small-business community.
At issue is whether the disruption caused by demonstrations, and...
How far should police reform go?
The national movement to make police agencies more accountable for their use of force and treatment of black people has led to moves toward...
Clarity crucial for businesses that take a stand
Social media platforms can be a complex place for businesses to tread while protests continue nationwide in the wake of George Floyd’s death while...
Thousands march peacefully 4 days after ‘mob’ violence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Scores of protesters dressed in black rallied peacefully in downtown Providence on Friday to denounce police brutality against people of...
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