Tag: Civil Rights
Neronha announces findings, corrective measures following Smithfield High hazing incident
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has concluded a civil rights investigation into Smithfield Public Schools, finding the district failed to appropriately...
Department of Education, Brown University reach agreement on antidiscrimination efforts
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights announced Monday that it entered into an agreement with Brown University to make sure the...
Neronha announces new team to address civil rights issues
PROVIDENCE – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha on Dec. 10 announced the creation of a Civil Rights Team, made up of criminal and civil...
Five Questions With Harold M. Metts
1. What would the Fair Chance bill you sponsored – which would create more opportunity for convicted felons to find employment on their release...
Reparations a community decision
Depending on your politics and sense of American history, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza may have taken either the proverbial first step in the...
R.I. civil rights history exhibit to open with panel discussion, speaking...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Historical Society, the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society and the R.I. Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission are celebrating the...
Montiero honored for civil rights activism
CLIFFORD R. MONTIERO has worked in social justice and civil rights for more than 60 years. Montiero was a part of the civil rights...
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