Art Revolt at Revival Brewery this Saturday
July 19, 2021

Art Revolt at Revival Brewery this Saturday

At the Art Revolt at Revival Brewery on July 24th, we’re putting on an all-day event (3-12pm)...

Despite efforts, affordable homes continue to remain out of reach for many Rhode Islanders
July 14, 2021

Despite efforts, affordable homes continue to remain out of reach for many Rhode Islanders

“The Out of Reach report continuously shows that the disconnect between the housing wage and the cost...

Rhode Island passes historic in-state tuition legislation
July 7, 2021

Rhode Island passes historic in-state tuition legislation

Under the legislation, students would be eligible if they attended high school for three or more consecutive...

In response to Sayles Street incident, activists rally in the rain to defund police, remove SROs, repeal LEOBoR, and more
July 4, 2021

In response to Sayles Street incident, activists rally in the rain to defund police, remove SROs, repeal LEOBoR, and more

“I don’t see what road we take to make [the police] change,” said Justice Ameer Gaines, the...

PVD city officials comment of Sayles Street incident
July 3, 2021

PVD city officials comment of Sayles Street incident

“…any officer or anyone on the scene who acted inappropriate, who was unprofessional, or did not comply...

The Providence Alliance for Student Safety Coalition releases plan for student safety: Police Free Schools
June 25, 2021

The Providence Alliance for Student Safety Coalition releases plan for student safety: Police Free Schools

“Police are trained to handle crime and disturbances out in the community, they aren’t familiarized with situations...

Providence’s 3rd Annual DTPOC March
June 20, 2021

Providence’s 3rd Annual DTPOC March

Every year, around the country, Dyke and Trans Marches are held “to give voice to communities either...

Coalition marches on Nonviolence Institute to demand an end to close cooperation with police
June 19, 2021

Coalition marches on Nonviolence Institute to demand an end to close cooperation with police

On Friday, organizers and members of the various organizations making the above demand marched from the offices...

An Open Letter to the Nonviolence Institute:
June 17, 2021

An Open Letter to the Nonviolence Institute:

We are community members and organizations writing to ask that you distribute the $500,000 in funding you...

PVD City Solicitor and AG Neronha join CLF as intervenors in Sea 3 LPG expansion proceedings
June 16, 2021

PVD City Solicitor and AG Neronha join CLF as intervenors in Sea 3 LPG expansion proceedings

“Intervening to have a full review so that the community can have input is one step in...

Providence Police search unhoused encampment – threaten arrests
June 10, 2021

Providence Police search unhoused encampment – threaten arrests

“Listen to me,” said the officer. “You’re this close to getting arrested for disorderly conduct. You’re very...

Lack of bathrooms in Kennedy Plaza threatens public health
June 4, 2021

Lack of bathrooms in Kennedy Plaza threatens public health

Despite statewide COVID restrictions being lifted, restrooms in the public bus terminal remain closed, wreaking havoc for...

Central Falls announces new Nonviolence Outreach Specialist; initiatives to engage youth
May 28, 2021

Central Falls announces new Nonviolence Outreach Specialist; initiatives to engage youth

“As a parent to a newborn 10 days ago, as a coach, as a mentor, as a...

Governor McKee believes student resource officers are needed – Students disagree
May 24, 2021

Governor McKee believes student resource officers are needed – Students disagree

SROs enforce a system of violence that criminalizes our black and brown youth, and perpetuates the school...

Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea announces run for RI Governor
May 24, 2021

Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea announces run for RI Governor

“I have a track record of meeting challenges head-on, of thinking beyond the status quo and building...

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