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The 2022 Bannister Awards - Rhode Island Monthly

How to honor the legacy of Christiana Carteaux Bannister, a woman whose work to further racial equity in Rhode Island stretched across the boundaries of Rhode Island Monthly's 2022 Bannister Awards honor leaders who advance equity and promote diversity across Rhode Island.

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Vacancies, controversy generate interest in Pawtucket seats

PAWTUCKET – With declarations of candidacy officially due at the end of June, several local races are already shaping up to have plenty of interest.

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Rhode Island's voter ID law receives new push to repeal from lawmakers

Rhode Island's voter ID law receives new push to repeal from lawmakers
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Interview with Sabina Matos

Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos ‘01 was born in the Dominican Republic, where she first learned about politics when her father was mayor of her hometown.  

At the age of 20, she moved to New York City with her parents and sister. Three days after her arrival, she started work in a factory in Queens. Her family then moved to Providence, where she attended Rhode Island College and graduated with a B.A. in communication, with a concentration in public relations. 

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"She Brings a Steady Hand": How Sabina Matos is Making Her Mark on RI

Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos is the first person of color and second woman to hold the title in Rhode Island.

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Our Hidden History/Martínez: Latino political empowerment in Rhode Island

In the 1980s a new set of leaders began to adopt a more confrontational approach that included diverse paths to political organizing.

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GoLocalProv | NEW: RI Latino PAC Announces New Leadership and Board


“More than two decades later, RILPAC continues to pack a punch in Rhode Island’s political landscape. 
RILPAC sad that two years ago, during their 20th year in operation, the outgoing board celebrated a fundraising win for the group, raising $27,000 in one year. 
“This year has highlighted more than any other the importance of RILPAC’s work,” they continued. “RI’s Latinx community continues to be victimized by inequities, particularly in education and healthcare.”
"The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has taught us we can no longer accept the status quo and we must demand more from those whom we have elected to represent us," said RILPAC> 

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In pandemic hot spot, Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa sees signs of hope


In pandemic hot spot, Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa sees signs of hope
After eight years as a ‘transformational’ mayor, Diossa is eyeing a run for lieutenant governor
By Edward Fitzpatrick Globe Staff,Updated December 14, 2020, 2:43 p.m.
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Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa, who is concluding his final term after eight years in office.Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. — Eight years ago, Central Falls was facing dark days. The impoverished 1.29-square-mile city had just emerged from bankruptcy, and its former mayor, Charles D. Moreau, was heading to prison after pleading guilty to a federal corruption charge.

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