Tammi Reiss was a Hollywood actor, model, entrepreneur, champion distance runner, professional basketball player and more before taking on the role of head coach for the University of Rhode Island's Women's basketball team three years ago.
A guaranteed income pilot and other new programs have shown early success at offering Rhode Islanders living in poverty another shot. What happens when the money runs out?
The Newport-based organization is commemorating the African American and Pan-African holiday with food, storytelling and family activities open to all.