From Opera to Doo-Wop to Jazz, Black artists have made significant contributions to Rhode Island’s musical heritage. As part of our celebration of Black History Month, we’re introducing you to a few ...
The First Black Regiment was honored in East Greenwich Today.It's a group of Black and Indigenous soldiers who fought in the ...
Step into a time machine disguised as a sprawling warehouse in Pawtucket, where every nook and cranny holds a piece of ...
People-watching at the Rhode Island Antiques Mall is an attraction in itself. You’ll see everyone from hipsters looking for ...
Mark Reynolds has produced a wide range of work during a career that began in the early 1990s and now spans more than two decades at The Journal.
Presently, there are 16 board members and officers, and combined, that leadership has donated more than $41,640 to Democratic ...
The "Dear Love, PVD" installation depicts civil rights leaders and RI’s Black culture. But local artists ask why they weren't ...
A small group of judges trying to hamstring President Donald Trump's government efficiency agenda have a history of liberal ...
The First Rhode Island Regiment was formed in 1778, at a time when slavery was still legal in many colonies. To boost their troop numbers, Rhode Island allowed enslaved men to enlist, promising them ...
The 1st Rhode Island Regiment was an integrated unit composed of Black, Indigenous and white soldiers who served together.
At the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, we’re learning about the First Rhode Island Regiment, a group of black and indigenous ...
Emily Sweeney, a Boston Globe reporter, has documented and mapped more than 350 spots in this part of the country. She ...