Six Providence City Councilmembers pledge to reallocate money from the police
July 11, 2020

Six Providence City Councilmembers pledge to reallocate money from the police

“I am committed to reallocating funds from the Police Department into social services,” said Providence City Councilmember...

Working Families Party announces first endorsements in RI state races
July 9, 2020

Working Families Party announces first endorsements in RI state races

“For too long, Rhode Island’s status quo has left Black, brown and working class people behind.” said...

In light of Supreme Court ruling, sponsors call for passage of RI law protecting birth control coverage
July 8, 2020

In light of Supreme Court ruling, sponsors call for passage of RI law protecting birth control coverage

“The federal government has shown that it has no interest in protecting the rights of women, so...

16 good government groups oppose voting bill before House Judiciary Committee
July 7, 2020

16 good government groups oppose voting bill before House Judiciary Committee

Today the House Judiciary Committee will be taking up H7896, a bill from the Rhode Island Board...

PVD Parks Commission discusses Columbus statue
July 7, 2020

PVD Parks Commission discusses Columbus statue

“…if you know the story of Columbus and the real history – not the white washed history...

Elected officials moving swiftly to remove “Providence Plantations” from state name
June 22, 2020

Elected officials moving swiftly to remove “Providence Plantations” from state name

“The steps I am announcing today are just the beginning, and I am fully committed to continuing...

David Norton to run for Mayor of Pawtucket
June 22, 2020

David Norton to run for Mayor of Pawtucket

“On social issues, my life experience and worldview tell me that a 99% white fire department in...

Rhode Island Pride marches for Black and Trans lives
June 21, 2020

Rhode Island Pride marches for Black and Trans lives

“When the Providence Journal covered the first Pride parade in 1976, the headline read, City Tolerates First...

Providence’s Annual Dyke and Trans People of Color March
June 20, 2020

Providence’s Annual Dyke and Trans People of Color March

“I’m grateful to be a member of this church, and to be a part of the Black...

PVD youth organize and lead Juneteenth march for racial justice
June 20, 2020

PVD youth organize and lead Juneteenth march for racial justice

“I’ve noticed that there’s missing history, history that has to do with my skin,” said Faith, a...

Maria Rivera earns endorsements from mayor and AG Neronha in Central Falls mayoral run
June 18, 2020

Maria Rivera earns endorsements from mayor and AG Neronha in Central Falls mayoral run

Today Central Falls mayoral candidate and City Council President Maria Rivera welcomed the campaign endorsement of Rhode...

Demand an end to the lethal status quo in nursing homes
June 18, 2020

Demand an end to the lethal status quo in nursing homes

“You know how you treat heroes? You give them the tools and compensation they need, not tell...

The Workers First Caravan for racial and economic justice
June 18, 2020

The Workers First Caravan for racial and economic justice

“If you’re talking about work to your family and friends make sure you’re talking about the power...

Linden Place to hold fundraiser on Juneteenth
June 18, 2020

Linden Place to hold fundraiser on Juneteenth

Juneteenth is an annual celebration of the end of slavery in the United States (not counting the...

Neronha issues updated protocol for Attorney General’s review of use of force by law enforcement
June 17, 2020

Neronha issues updated protocol for Attorney General’s review of use of force by law enforcement

“The updated protocol is significant because it expands our review authority to allow for independent review of...

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