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Medicine. It’s a key component of the local Indian culture, and if you’ve been blessed to engage with any of the Indian Tribes around Rhode Island, you’ve probably heard the term mentionned a time or two. The concept is so foundational that I asked the el

Indian politics . . . as usual. I try to keep my commentary focused on positive aspects of my community’s culture, history, and traditions, primarily because I firmly believe that is what is most needed. However, there are certain times, like the present

Two weeks ago, the nation was once again placed into a state of collective shock and outrage as the footage of the brutal beating death of Mr. Tyre Nichols at the hands of officers from the Memphis Police Department went public. Personally, I’ve chosen to

“New year, new me.” I’ve always found the phrase peculiar. Not because I’m adverse to choosing a particular time of year to turn over a new leaf. Rather because so often, such passionate proclamations result in nothing more than temporary showmanship that

UC Berkeley professor Elizabeth Hoover, who often worked with students in the campus Indigenous Community Learning Garden, released a statement Oct. 20 on her personal website revealing that she has no Native American ancestry.

Experience and legacy. These are two concepts that I’ve come to appreciate immensely as I’ve progressed, individually and professionally. Throughout my adolescence and early adulthood, I came to understand the impact of my individual experiences on the le

Every Friday, GoLocalProv takes a look at who is rising and who is falling in Rhode Island and national politics, business, culture, and sports.

A commission will tell the mayor in a matter of weeks how it wants to spend $10 million.

“Happy Black History Month." It’s amazing how much controversy those four words can stir up. Some criticism has merit, other criticism less. Either way it’s a conversation worth having as we begin the 2022 Black History Month celebration.

The 2022 political season is upon us. What an exhilarating time to be a part of the Rhode Island community. This year’s season is looking particularly lively given that there are races for Governor of the State and Mayor of the City of Providence, among