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Trailblazer Who Changed East Providence | Providence News
A true trailblazer has left us: Dr. Isadore “Izzy” Ramos, who passed at 89, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped East Providence and beyond. From being the first Cape Verdean elected to city council and mayor, to breaking racial barriers as a teacher and athlete, Ramos didn’t just hold office—he built bridges. His deep commitment to justice, education, and community inspired generations, from immigrants to longtime residents. Honored with a gymnasium named in his honor and state flags at half-staff, his greatest legacy? The countless lives he touched—not through titles, but through his…
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