I was so honored to stand alongside Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Pryor as the Rhode Island Senate and Rhode Island House of Representatives voted on Governor Dan McKee’s RI Rebounds investment for pediatric providers, early intervention services, RI Department for Children, Youth & Families contracted providers, childcare providers, and more.

Today’s investments in our workforce, services, and economy will get us one step closer to #equity and closer to rebuilding a Rhode Island that is stronger than ever before. I would like to thank all that made this possible including Rhode Island Senate Rhode Island House of Representatives and Governor Dan McKee

Before he sentenced three men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery to life in prison, Judge Timothy R. Walmsley held a minute of silence, saying he hoped to contextualize the time the 25-year-old was chased by the defendants cnn.it/3fau60B

What a fitting tribute to have Dr. Maya Angelou become the first Black woman on the U.S. quarter—she was a phenomenal woman whose comfort in her own skin made so many of us feel seen in ours. nytimes.com/2022/01/11/us/…

I want to thank Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott for her incredible service at Rhode Island Department of Health. We all owe a debt of gratitude for her steadfast leadership, both during COVID-19 & on other public health issues, & dedication to health equity for all RIers. I wish her nothing but the best. .

Rhode Islanders from all 39 cities and towns have been impacted by the opioid crisis. Today, I joined Peter Neronha to announce that settlements with drug manufacturers have now totaled over $100 million for RI. The funds are a crucial resources to help address this crisis head on.

Proud to join today's announcement. RI EOHHS will steward the state share of funds. Look forward to launching an Advisory Committee of municipal, public health, & community voices to make recommendations on how funds can address the opioid crisis in RI. ow.ly/Xs1b50HCV5F

In celebration of Black History Month I will be sharing stories of those “On Whose Shoulders We Stand” starting with Mayor Harold Washington, the first Black mayor of Chicago. He inspired me to join local government and changed my life!! 📸 : Antonio Dickey

Wishing all of those who celebrate a Happy Lunar New Year as we welcome the Year of the Tiger. I wish you all peace and health in the year ahead.

Thank you to @StMarysHomeforC for inviting me to speak with your youth and staff for Black History Month. It was an honor.

Happy Birthday to the best Lt Governor ever! Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos

This #InternationalWomensDay, I'd like to appreciate the strong, intelligent, resilient women in my life -- from those whose footsteps marked the way for my own to those I work with every day to those who keep our local communities thriving. Together, we give each other strength.

Whew.

Congratulations to @Morris_Chestnut for receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!🙌🏾 #WeLovetoSeeIt

Why in world is Alabama’s Attorney General—who’s supposed to represent all residents of Alabama—traveling to Washington on public dime to testify AGAINST first Black woman nominee to Supreme Court? Outrageous.

YES! BEAUTIFUL! PRICELESS!💜

Intelligence, Integrity, Honesty, Talented, Fearless and Beautiful are a few of the words that captures these women in journalism that I get to call Friend!