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All About Beautiful Bars: FAQ Especially for Ve...

I work with international refugees who have recently settled in Providence. Most don’t speak English. Many are not literate in their own language. None are familiar with the American job...

We Don't Live in Amarillo

The other day, I spoke with Erneste Ntahondereye, one of the pillars of the 200-plus strong Burundian refugee community that has made Providence home. Erneste complained about all the Burundians...

Beautiful Day Lyrics

I've been meaning to post these lyrics here for a while just because it seems like the right thing to do.  And it might put a song in your brain. ...

Wishing you a Happy and Uncomfortable...

Chagall was an exile and a refugee and he painted from his heart, and his heart was horrified by the forces that were gathering people from their homes and homelands...

On Suffering and Giving

I send updates about Syria or Sudan or C.A.R. in our Twitter and news feed, but I’m not always sure this is wise or healthy.  While I believe that bearing...

Design Jam-- An Invitation

On April 12, we are gathering a group of creative people for a Design Jam.  If you live in the Providence area, then you and your friends are invited to join us.The...