Tag: Latino Policy Institute
An equity check: ‘Much of this movement is being dismantled’
Nina Reed’s bakery products are popular, but that doesn’t mean running her business has been a piece of cake.
Reed, the owner of Sarcastic Sweets...
Latino Policy Institute study shows disparities in graduation and retention rates...
PROVIDENCE – A study released Feb. 26 by the Latino Policy Institute highlights challenges Latino students faced while attending Rhode Island College, noting “significant”...
For local leaders, ‘sanctuary’ has become a word to avoid
Rhode Island and its capital city may have adopted policies that limit local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities in many cases,...
Smiley won’t declare Providence a ‘sanctuary city,’ but policy unchanged
PROVIDENCE – As a result of the crackdown on illegal immigration by the Trump administration, local officials throughout the country are again faced with...
R.I. Foundation, Annenberg Institute create commission to assess state’s education funding...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation and the Annenberg Institute at Brown University are launching a new education committee to study, assess and make...
Nonprofit Gather RI set to launch in June
PROVIDENCE – A new local nonprofit that will offer women and gender-expansive people space to connect with others across multiple industries and age demographics...
BANKING ON DIVERSITY: Collaboration changing faces of industry
Nationally, banking was long known as a white-male-dominated industry. But Rhode Island is taking steps to change that with BankForward, an initiative that aims...
Coalition launches campaign against Constitutional Convention ballot question
PROVIDENCE – A coalition of residents and organizations have launched a campaign to reject a question on the state ballot in November calling for...
Despite earning more degrees, Latinos still see pay disparities
Marcela Betancur says many Latinos find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to higher education.
After all, a large percentage of college-age Latinos in...
Latino Policy Institute becomes independent from Roger Williams University
PROVIDENCE – The Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University announced on Monday it will become independent from the college, starting July 1.
After 14...
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