There’s a new portrait on display in the Rhode Island State House that commemorates the Ocean State’s unique involvement in the American Revolution.

In honor of Black History Month, the Rhode Island Senate and House of Representatives recognized the contribution of the Black soldiers of the 1 st Rhode Island Regiment who helped the nation win ...

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — The First Black Regiment, a group of Black and indigenous soldiers that fought for Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War, was honored in East Greenwich Today.

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Chair of the RI250 Commission, was joined by Governor Dan McKee, Speaker of the House K.

U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, Rhode Island's first congressman of color, is a strong advocate for veterans' issues. Amo has prioritized securing funding for veterans' housing and recognizing the ...

For his first assignment ... was the operations officer for the 1st Battalion of the Rhode Island-headquartered 126th Aviation Regiment, which provided combat support to troops across Iraq ...

Our 1st District Congressman Gabe Amo is the new vice ranking member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. He made national news last week with his reaction to the recent shutdown of the U.S ...

The first Rhode Island Regiment, a group of Black and indigenous soldiers, fought bravely in the Revolutionary War. “Decades past, Black Americans were not given their due,” said Patrick ...

Today, we gather to honor the service and sacrifice of the First Rhode Island Black Regiment and ensure that their legacy is never forgotten.” The posting of flags was performed by Varnum’s Regiment ...