Facebook live stream of youth led Protect Black Lives protest documents post curfew march
November 11, 2020

Facebook live stream of youth led Protect Black Lives protest documents post curfew march

On Friday, well into the night, Uprise RI reporters Will James and Jackson Cantrell covered the youth-led...

Photos from the youth led Protect Black Lives protest
June 6, 2020

Photos from the youth led Protect Black Lives protest

Below are photos from Friday’s historic youth led Black Lives Protest. For more coverage see: Thousands take...

Rhode Island religious leaders hold prayer vigil/call to action on racism
June 5, 2020

Rhode Island religious leaders hold prayer vigil/call to action on racism

Governor Raimondo committed to doubling down on “action for better education, action for criminal justice reform, action...

Representative Williams presents legislative ideas to reduce racism in the wake of George Floyd murder and protests
June 4, 2020

Representative Williams presents legislative ideas to reduce racism in the wake of George Floyd murder and protests

“…it’s time to create a cohesive and unified body to root out those who are proven to...

Over a hundred march against police brutality in Woonsocket
June 4, 2020

Over a hundred march against police brutality in Woonsocket

“We wanted to make sure that our Black kids here know that their lives matter, that we...

Judge’s decision reveals why all Wyatt ICE detainees are being given bail hearings starting tomorrow
June 2, 2020

Judge’s decision reveals why all Wyatt ICE detainees are being given bail hearings starting tomorrow

“The fact that … the government has not undertaken any real effort to ascertain the underlying medical...

ACLU: Curfews likely to lead to discriminatory enforcement by police
June 2, 2020

ACLU: Curfews likely to lead to discriminatory enforcement by police

“In order to enforce these orders, police will be exercising enormous discretion in deciding which cars to...

Who was arrested in Providence last night?
June 2, 2020

Who was arrested in Providence last night?

The action in Providence last night that included vandalism, arson and clashes with the police resulted in...

Vandalism and looting in Providence last night
June 2, 2020

Vandalism and looting in Providence last night

Of the 65 arrested, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza said that 35 were Providence residents, five were from...

Judge grants motion for ICE detainee bail hearings at Wyatt
June 1, 2020

Judge grants motion for ICE detainee bail hearings at Wyatt

Update! See: Judge orders immediate bail hearings for ICE detainees at Wyatt Detention Center United States District...

A noise demonstration at the ACI seeks reforms for the incarcerated amid COVID-19 crisis
June 1, 2020

A noise demonstration at the ACI seeks reforms for the incarcerated amid COVID-19 crisis

“23+ hour lockdown must end immediately. Release to the public an updated plan to restore educational programming,...

More than 2000 people demand justice for George Floyd in Providence
May 30, 2020

More than 2000 people demand justice for George Floyd in Providence

“Every time a black body is harmed, every time one of us witnesses, over and over again,...

Governor Raimondo committed $5 million to rental assistance. It’s not enough.
May 28, 2020

Governor Raimondo committed $5 million to rental assistance. It’s not enough.

“There’s no question that this crisis has hit the hardest those who are least able to weather...

State House Rally calls for an eviction moratorium and rental assistance
May 28, 2020

State House Rally calls for an eviction moratorium and rental assistance

“We are in a precarious situation as we enter a phased reopening while continuing to deal with...

NEA Rhode Island: Lay-off notices? Just follow the rules
May 27, 2020

NEA Rhode Island: Lay-off notices? Just follow the rules

“…it is shameful to see some superintendents and school committees take advantage of budget uncertainty by playing...

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