The Public’s Radio’s podcast Mosaic has a series of community essays. This one is by Cindy Sebrell of Little Compton, Rhode Island. For me, a seven-year-old girl growing up in southern New England in the 1970s, the great Indian Chief himself still stood in that cave 300 years later. I knew this because I felt […]
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White peaches are done for the year
Mosaic is The Public’s Radio podcast on immigration and identity in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. It features a series of community essays on a variety of topics. This one is by Dr. Michael Fine of Scituate, Rhode Island. I’m lucky to live on the same street as Sunset Orchards, eighteen acres of apple and peach […]
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Rhode Islanders are anxious for family in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic
Days after Hurricane Fiona tore through Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, many are still without power and resources. Family members in Rhode Island are anxious for news about their loved ones.
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What moving to the U.S. has taught me
Mosaic is The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, which features a series of community essays. This one is by Beatriz B. who is originally from Brazil. She writes about moving to Rhode Island and what she has learned since arriving here. To listen in English, click the button above. Para ouvrir em português, clique no […]
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This one’s for pops!
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a community essay series. This one is by Charles “Chachi” Carvahlo, an artist and educator born and raised in Rhode Island. He talks about the upcoming WaterFire event which will celebrate Rhode Island’s communities of color. As an artist, I have always tried to do and say […]
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My Extraordinary Life: Living in Pawtucket
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a series of community essays. This one is called “My Extraordinary Life: Living in Pawtucket” by Marcia Cardoso. She writes about her childhood experiences as a Cape Verdean immigrant. My roots as a Cape Verdean-American living in Pawtucket, have greatly influenced the person I am today. Growing […]
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Remembering Those We Have Lost
The Public’s Radio’s podcast Mosaic has a series of community essays. This essay is by Doctor Michael Fine, a writer, community organizer, and family physician. On June 25th 2022, Rhode Islanders came to the installation of the Covid-19 Memorial, 3605 white flags on the statehouse lawn, to honor and mourn 3605 fellow Rhode Islanders, 36 of […]
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Returning Home
The Public’s Radio’s podcast Mosaic has a series of community essays. This essay is by Sean O’Connor, a science educator and co-owner of NewportOut, an organization that serves LGBTQ+ visitors and the LGBTQ+ community in Newport, Rhode Island. A little over 20 years ago, in 2001, I had to run away from this place. Rhode […]
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Ukraine: Where do we go from here?
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a community essay series. This essay is by Artem Agvanian, a student at Brown University. Artem is from Mariupol, Ukraine. He writes about his hometown and the future of Ukraine. My last visit home took place this summer, right before I got admitted to Brown. I will […]
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Mosaic Community Essay: The Silence of Suicide
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a series of community essays. This one, called “The Silence of Suicide” is from Amy Dunkle of South Kingstown. She writes about her mother’s suicide and the need for more mental health resources. On Feb. 12, 2022, my two brothers and I marked the 39th anniversary of […]