The Providence Journal did a story recently on what I believe came from prejudice, racism, discrimination and was at the very least disrespectful and discourteous to visitors.
El Providence Journal hizo una historia recientemente en lo que creo vino de prejudicar, racismo, discriminación y por lo menos irrespetuoso y descortés a los visitantes.

You can read that story in the Metro or South County edition below.  My response to that article is here.  Usted puede leer esa historia en Metro o South County edición abajo.  Mi respuesta a ese artículo está aquí.

July 19, 2007 - Vivian statement in response to Projo Metro Article- Thai translation

July 18, 2007  -  Projo Article, Metro Providence Edition

Julio 17, 2007  - Declaracion de Vivian Moreno Con relacion al articulo de PROJO con fecha  (Vivian statement in response to Projo Metro Article - July 19, 2007  - Spanish)

July 17, 2007  -  Vivian statement in reponse to Projo Article - July 17, 2007 English

July 17th, 2007  -  Projo Article, South County Edition 

Other background Information
Representative Tom Slater - an unsung hero to all cultures in the inner city
http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/Slater/

Press Site for Miss Rhode Island Latina Pageant

Statement of Mercedes Mendez, founder of Miss Rhode Island Latina