Although RI was the first of the 13 colonies to pass a law abolishing slavery, it took a while for that law to be enforced. In the 1700s, the colony’s economy depended heavily on the triangle trade. Rhode Islanders made rum from molasses, sent the rum to Africa where it was traded for slaves, then […]
A person’s legacy is often defined after a life lived — recognized by others in hindsight after that life is over, making defining a legacy somewhat bittersweet. Such is the case with John White. John White organized multiple fundraisers. Dubbed “A is for Awesome,” they often took place through multiple days in April (Autism Awareness […]
“I got out of college, I was having insomnia, and I realized that even though I was 21 years old, I was afraid of everything,” Jeff Emtman tells me. “What do you mean by ‘everything?’” I asked. “Strangers, doors, death, elevators, badgers, the usual stuff. Also sharing vulnerabilities — with people I know and with […]
Brainwashing (and Drying) Last week, Rhode Islanders learned that the Democratic Party actively participates in the brainwashing of African-American communities. The revelation was brought to light by URI graduate and Trumpite Republican Candace Owens, who explained at a Rhode Island Young Republicans event that Democrats treat minorities “like puppies that need rescuing … they don’t […]
The policing of identity continues as the Supreme Court waits to hear three separate cases that will determine workplace protections for members of the LGBTQ+ community. At the heart of the matter is a Michigan funeral home that fired an employee who no longer identified as a cis male and intended to reflect this in […]
Back in the day, if you could drink all night into the wee hours and still stand up; you wore a badge of honor. You were a “man” with a hollow leg and everyone wanted to hang out with you. You went merrily on your way; drinking was a big part of your social life. No […]
Goldilocks would be all too comfortable navigating today’s wine lists. “Most of these are too boring,” she would think. Occasionally, a tiny little wine bar brings a different reaction. “These wines are all the somm’s pets. They are too strange.” Alas, Goldilocks by now learned not to give up easily (this is of course years […]
Newport, 1929. Charlie Travers is the state’s leading prohibition rumrunner, bringing more than $500,000 of hooch, booze and liquor on each trip; $5 million in today’s money. A Robin Hood-type hero to the locals, Travers and his crew defied the odds and ran a pulsing enterprise across southern New England in the early part of […]
Open Acoustic Java: 204 South Main St, PVD. acousticjava.com/providence-microcinema. A new microcinema where Cable Car used to be. They show one movie a day typically, usually foreign or independent films. Another little slice of Brookylites in the Renaissance City. See story page XX. Closed All That Matters Yoga (PVD Location): 128 North Main St, PVD. The […]
Back in 2002 when I stopped drinking alcohol, I drank my corner package store dry of non-alcoholic beers. Now, 17 years later, still sober and bored with near beer, I bring you a PVD mocktail experience for those who bring the party clean, are the designated driver for your crew, or those who may be […]