March 20, 2022 - No Shrinking Violet / Dan Blakeslee / Black Joy

21/03/2022 27 min Episodio 356
March 20, 2022 - No Shrinking Violet / Dan Blakeslee / Black Joy

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On this episode, contributing reporter David Wright sits down with Arlene Violet for an in-depth interview. As a former nun who later became the first female attorney general in Rhode Island, Violet has long been a pioneer for justice. Then, contributing reporter Bill Bartholomew profiles Dan Blakeslee, visual artist and musician. Plus, an excerpt from Bria Medina’s Black Joy documentary which is airing soon on Rhode Island PBS.  

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