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Diana Garlington standing at a fence in front of her home. By JONATHAN WIGGS/GLOBE STAFF

Diana Garlington, who makes more than $70,000 working at one of the state’s largest nonprofits, faced institutional racism when tying to purchase a home in Providence, Rhode Island.JONATHAN WIGGS/GLOBE STAFF