Community & Arts

November 24, 2021

Providence Youth Created a Mural Imagining More Public Fruit Trees and Housing, and Less Police

“The mural was collectively designed to look like a park, which serves as a refuge for youth to feel safe and in community through playing, growing, and sharing resources,” said organizers....

Bristol Students Are Joining Providence Students in the Fight to Bring Gen-Z Beliefs into School Systems
November 16, 2021

Bristol Students Are Joining Providence Students in the Fight to Bring Gen-Z Beliefs into School Systems

“When given an opportunity to embrace the Black and brown students in our school, you shut it...
Quatia Osorio Says All Families Deserve a Doula and All Doulas Deserve to Be Paid
August 10, 2021

Quatia Osorio Says All Families Deserve a Doula and All Doulas Deserve to Be Paid

Nursing persons publicly breastfed together at the ‘7th Annual RI Big Latch On’ to promote and celebrate...
Mayor Elorza meets with unhoused encampment leaders
June 11, 2021

Mayor Elorza meets with unhoused encampment leaders

“So the main organizer, actually, we’ve known each other for years and years and years,” said Mayor...
Students march on State House to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools
May 1, 2021

Students march on State House to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools

“As many of you are aware, my friend unfortunately passed away a few months ago,” said Shaylee,...
Students walkout to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools
April 30, 2021

Students walkout to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools

“Today we are here because you have organized and called to action to removed SROs for over...
Justice for Ma’Khia Bryant Protest in Providence
June 15, 2021

Justice for Ma’Khia Bryant Protest in Providence

“The first thing I want to say is Rest In Peace Ma’Khia Bryant,” said Kinverly Dicupe. “We’ve...
Reclaim RI’s 420 rally for racial and economic justice in cannabis legalization law
April 21, 2021

Reclaim RI’s 420 rally for racial and economic justice in cannabis legalization law

“We can’t talk about weed legalization if we don’t mention policing, police violence and mass incarceration,” said...
Providence marches for Adam Toledo
April 20, 2021

Providence marches for Adam Toledo

“Adam Toledo was 13-years-old. 13. A seventh grader. Adam will never get to complete eighth grade. He’ll...
Save Kennedy Plaza! say riders and advocates at protest against RIDOT/McKee plan to destroy it
December 29, 2021

Save Kennedy Plaza! say riders and advocates at protest against RIDOT/McKee plan to destroy it

Neighborhood, social justice and transportation advocacy groups urge Governor Daniel McKee to halt the rollout of RIDOT’s...
Rhode Island demands justice for Daunte Wright – and systemic change
June 15, 2021

Rhode Island demands justice for Daunte Wright – and systemic change

“…we need to create a system that breaks the cycle of violence. Then we need to end...
Family members of incarcerated people rally to demand correctional officer accountability
April 10, 2021

Family members of incarcerated people rally to demand correctional officer accountability

“I am the voice out here for the man I love, who is currently in the ACI....
1000 Paper Cranes Project: Asian Visibility rally and vigil at the State House
August 17, 2021

1000 Paper Cranes Project: Asian Visibility rally and vigil at the State House

“Our project, the 1000 paper crane project, is an art piece celebrating solidarity and community. In Japanese...
People’s Port Authority rallies to shut down scrap metal yard and all toxic industries in the Port
March 26, 2021

People’s Port Authority rallies to shut down scrap metal yard and all toxic industries in the Port

“There’s no good revenue here,” said Huertas. “This is bottom of the barrel shit.” The Port of...
Community Members Testify Against Proposed 13.5% Increase in Providence Police Salaries
July 1, 2021

Community Members Testify Against Proposed 13.5% Increase in Providence Police Salaries

(UPDATE 6/30/21: The contract was approved by the City Council. Page 9 of the Police Budget Packet...
Six arrested outside Governor Raimondo’s home protesting conditions at the ACI
December 26, 2020

Six arrested outside Governor Raimondo’s home protesting conditions at the ACI

“Any life lost is a loved one lost— a father, son, sister, a mother,” said Ms Sheila...
April 7, 2022

Governor McKee confused about his authority over DOC when it comes to enforcing Mario’s Law

April 5, 2022

AG Neronha appeals Superior Court decision to release unlawfully incarcerated men to Supreme Court

April 5, 2022

Speed cameras are not racially unbiased, and need to be considered carefully

April 4, 2022

Oped: It’s time to close the Wyatt

March 31, 2022

Judge orders release of unlawfully incarcerated juvenile offenders

April 1, 2022

Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights prevents Mayor and Commissioner from speaking on officer who beat and spit on juvenile

March 31, 2022

AG Neronha fails to bring charges against officer who beat and spit on juvenile in custody

March 24, 2022

Your donations needed: Governor McKee is charging Uprise RI $150 or more for an Access to Public Records Act request

March 4, 2022

Rep Felix introduces bill to end cash bail to eliminate racist, anti-poor judiciary policy

February 16, 2022

Criminal defense association: Comments by mayor and police commissioner a direct attack on the Constitution

February 16, 2022

Education Commissioner and Governor defend cops in schools despite ongoing violence

February 15, 2022

Community groups repeat call to remove cops from schools

February 16, 2022

Following recent violence, community groups call for immediate removal of all police from schools

February 11, 2022

Dozens testify to ban sex between law enforcement and those in their custody

January 31, 2022

As Covid rages, conditions at the ACI become human rights violations, say prison advocates

January 18, 2022

Majority of PVD City Council supports unvaccinated police officers

November 4, 2021

ICE is building a new detention center in Warwick

October 25, 2021

Hiring committee member breaks silence on Michael Stephens as PVD Police Major

October 6, 2021

State to take public testimony on police body-worn cameras

September 24, 2021

Protesters object to prison tours that treat the incarcerated as zoo animals

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