Statehouse Caucus Honors Viola Davis

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Black and Latino Legislative Caucus honored Viola Davis on Tuesday in the House Lounge. Davis grew up in Central Falls and studied acting at Rhode Island College. After RIC, she continued drama studies at Julliard in New York City. She won an Oscar in 2017 for her performance in Fences. She's also won the Emmy, the Tony and the Golden Globe.

Courtesy Photo Caption: Pictured, from left, are Rep. Shelby Maldonado (D-Dist. 56, Central Falls); Viola’s sister, Deloris Davis Grant, a drama teacher at Central Falls High School; Viola’s mother, Mae Alice; Viola’s sister, Anita Davis; Rep. Raymond A. Hull (D-Dist. 6 Providence, North Providence) and Rep. Joseph S. Almeida (D-Dist. 12, Providence).