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Angel Taveras became Providence's first Latino mayor. The son of immigrants has been viewed as a role model for younger Dominicans.![Angel Taveras Baby]()
Angel Taveras as a baby. The son of Dominican immigrants was born in Brooklyn and raised in Providence.![Angel Taveras boy]()
Angel Taveras, shown here as a young boy, knows that he is a role model for young Dominicans and Latinos.![Angel Taveras Uncle Wedding]()
Angel Taveras, mayor of Providence, dressed the part early on. Here he is at an uncle's wedding.![Angel Taveras Caring Baby]()
Angel Taveras, here caring for a baby, was always responsible beyond his years, relatives said.![Angel Taveras Dancing with Grandmother]()
Ever the family man, Angel Taveras, here dancing with his grandmother, credits his mother and sister with his success.![Angel Taveras Nieces vacation]()
Angel Taveras has always doted on his nieces. "Tío," even as mayor of Providence, is always available for them.![Angel Taveras Congress]()
Angel Taveras, here as a candidate in a failed bid for Congress, more than redeemed himself when he was elected mayor of Providence.![Angel Taveras Yellow Tie]()
Angel Taveras was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Providence. He attended Harvard University and Georgetown Law School.![Angel Taveras Shaking Hands]()
Angel Taveras credits his mother and sister with his success. He wants to pay it forward to the citizens of Providence.Our American Dream: The Son of Dominican Immigrants Makes History
Angel Taveras became the first Latino mayor in the history of Providence.
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- Our American Dream: The Son of Dominican Immigrants Makes History
