Posted on 06/22/2020 10:35:18 AM PDT by Olog-hai
The smallest state in the country has the longest name, and it’s not sitting well with some.
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo announced plans to sign an executive order Monday afternoon to remove the phrase “Providence Plantations” from all gubernatorial orders and citations, executive agency websites, official correspondence, and state employee pay stubs.
“Our work to dismantle systemic racism in Rhode Island did not start today and it will not end today, but we can rise together and make meaningful progress toward racial equity now,” Raimondo said.
Officially, Rhode Island was established as “The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations” when it declared statehood in 1790. Now, those against the official state name say the plantations reference evokes the legacy of slavery.
“Rhode Island was founded on the principles of acceptance and tolerance, and our state’s name, and actions, should reflect those values,” Raimondo continued. “The steps I am announcing today are just the beginning, and I am fully committed to continuing to work alongside the community in stamping out individual and institutional racism in our state.”
Changing the name would require a constitutional amendment and Raimondo suggested a referendum should go before voters in November. …
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I believe they may need federal approval for a complete name change.
I guess that word, ‘Plantation’ will be the new ‘N” word and must be purged from our language.
Home improvement stores can no longer sell ‘plantation’ shutters.............
Just change the state name to BLM.
““Rhode Island was founded on the principles of acceptance and tolerance” -— Then why change the name?!?
I wonder if Plantation, Florida will have to change their name.
It’s in the SJW Capital of the World, Broward County.
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/Providence-Plantation,-Charlotte,-NC_rb/<>
I thought “plantations” in that context meant not slave plantations but the general idea of a settlement of people in a new land, like the plantation of Scots in Ireland.
I thought “plantations” in that context meant not slave plantations but the general idea of a settlement of people in a new land, like the plantation of Scots in Ireland.
So now they will just be: "The State of Rhode Island and".
whoopie, that should make him feel real good!
Justin.....lol
The historical recreation of the Plymouth Colony as it existed in 1627, which is still there, has always been known as “Plimoth Plantation.”
> remove the phrase “Providence Plantations” from all gubernatorial orders and citations <
Okay. But they should try to keep that agricultural connection. With all due respect to Rhode Island conservatives, may I suggest “Gutless Gardens” as a replacement?
“The State of Rhode Island and Gutless Gardens”. Works for me.
Nancy Pelosi has Plantation Shutters in her Kali Manson and wineries.
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Oh, that musta been before Rhode Island moved to the north...
“...The smallest state in the country has the longest name...”
Sorry, Melanie...New Hampshire has 12 letters...
Rhode Island has 11 letters...
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