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The Pulse, 04/25/10: RISE Reaches out to Children of Incarcerated Individuals
As incarceration rates remain above average for minorities in the Metro-Providence area, oftentimes services focus on those behind bars. However, some groups reach out to the ones left behind, the families and children of incarcerated individuals. A providence organization, RISE provides a support system for these children. WBRU’s Carolyn Maiorana has more:
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The Pulse, 05/02/10: Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee 50th Anniversary
On February 1, 1960, four students from North Carolina A & T University held a sit-in at a lunch counter in Greensboro. Their
Come let us build a new world together The symposium’s theme comes from this iconic SNCC poster, based on a photograph by Danny Lyon. Credit: Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
effort to overcome [...]
The Pulse, 4/11/10: Minorities respond to healthcare reform bill
April is Minority Health Month, or as Urban Health Watch.net calls it, Health Equity Awareness Month.
Since President Obama signed the national health care reform bill three weeks ago, community activists in the state and in Washington have begun thinking of ways to explain the changes to Americans with and without health insurance coverage. This week [...]
The Pulse, 4/04/10: Providence men say “It’s On Us” to stop violence in the community
Good morning and welcome to the Pulse, I’m Quyen Ngo. This week, I spoke with members of a newly founded organization called “It’s On Us” about issues of violence in the community and what they are doing to try to reduce these problems. Check it out:
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The Pulse, 02/21/2010: 2010 Census comes to town
Good Morning and welcome to the Pulse for Sunday February 21st, 2010! I’m Eric Johnson and you’re tuned into 95.5 WBRU Providence.
Today on the Pulse, Providence welcomed the Census “Portrait of America” road tour on Thursday. The event, which was held in Kennedy Plaza, encouraged Providence residents to complete the 2010 Census form. Meanwhile, some [...]
The Pulse, 12/13/09: Providence youth speak out on student rights
Over 100 youth came together to discuss important community issues on Thursday evening at the Youth Cafe, an event held for students to discuss a Youth Bill of Rights and how to raise youth voice for community change. WBRU Reporter Quyen Ngo has more.
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The Pulse, 12/06/09: The future of Rhode Island education
Judging by the test scores, Rhode Island education is falling far behind other states. The newly appointed education commissioner wants to change that with a plan that promises to make sweeping reforms. WBRU Reporter Johnny Lin has more
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The Pulse, 11/29/09: Hate Crimes in Rhode Island
Several Ocean State communities have been shocked by hate crimes in the last few months. Swastikas, threats of arson, and even a fire have families worried. So how does Rhode Island handle hate crimes? WBRU’s Emily Jones reports.
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The Pulse, 11/15/09: Life in prison for the drug-dealer: legislation on tough drug offense policies.
They say third time’s the charm and drug offenders in Rhode Island certainly hope that’s the case. After two years of vetoes by Governor Carcieri, the General Assembly is trying again to pass legislation reforming Rhode Island’s tough policies on drug offenses. Here in the Ocean State, a first-time offender caught manufacturing, selling, or [...]
