RI’s Latino Policy Institute Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Latino Policy Institute (LPI) will be celebrating their 15th anniversary as an organization on Thursday, October 14 by holding an event to commemorate its work, partnerships and successes, while honoring Rhode Island’s growing Latino community.
LPI was founded in 2005, and has since continued to inform and shape public policy discourse by objectively examining the evolving Latino experience in Rhode Island.
“It is an honor to celebrate the work, dreams, and dedication of those who have helped shape and grow LPI,” said Executive Director Marcela Bentancur. “While we have done so much, we still have so much more work to do. Let’s also recommit ourselves to the work we have ahead of us in achieving greater social, political, and economic equity for Latinos in Rhode Island.”
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LPI will be holding the event at The Barn at The Guild on 82 Bayley Street in Pawtucket on Thursday from 6 pm-8 pm.
The celebration will include entertainment from Infusion Evolution as well as food and drinks provided by Spanglish, The Guild and more.
To purchase individual tickets for the 15th Anniversary please visit: https://lpirwu.org/events/.
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