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To reflect R.I. Assembly’s increased diversity, legislators change name of caucus

Por: The Boston Globe Nation February 03, 2023

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PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Legislative Black and Latino Caucus has changed its name to reflect greater diversity in the General Assembly.The group is now called the Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, and AAPI Caucus (BLIAC). AAPI stands for Asian American and Pacific Islander.The change reflects the fact that the 21-member group now includes Rhode Island’s — Senator Linda L. Ujifusa, a Portsmouth Democrat, and Senator Victoria Gu,... + full article



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