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...

ACLU blasts discriminatory enforcement of Providence’s emergency curfew
June 4, 2020

ACLU blasts discriminatory enforcement of Providence’s emergency curfew

“…despite your order’s claim that this draconian curfew was necessary to protect the city’s residents from ‘severe...

DARE Board statement on the murder of George Floyd and civil unrest in Rhode Island
June 4, 2020

DARE Board statement on the murder of George Floyd and civil unrest in Rhode Island

We are tired. We are hurting. We are enraged that little meaningful change has been made in...

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...

Providence Democratic Socialists stand against police violence
June 3, 2020

Providence Democratic Socialists stand against police violence

Rhode Island must drastically change its priorities. We can start by cutting back on the authoritarian police...

ACLU sues Narragansett over unlawful assault and arrest of special education student
June 3, 2020

ACLU sues Narragansett over unlawful assault and arrest of special education student

“While he was on top of me, he would explain all these different wrestling moves and army...

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...

Central Falls sending layoff notices to teachers
June 2, 2020

Central Falls sending layoff notices to teachers

In addition to state-mandated services, the layoffs are based on the elimination of school nurses. Art and...

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...

Providence civilian oversight board calls for independent review of Sergeant Hanley investigation
June 1, 2020

Providence civilian oversight board calls for independent review of Sergeant Hanley investigation

“I think the community is exhausted with letting the police, police themselves.” The Providence External Review Authority...

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,...

Local COVID Response Coalition holds Noise Demo for incarcerated Rhode Islanders at ACI telling Gina Raimondo to #Knockitoff
May 30, 2020

Local COVID Response Coalition holds Noise Demo for incarcerated Rhode Islanders at ACI telling Gina Raimondo to #Knockitoff

“We’re not asking for special treatment, but only for that which is fair and humane.“ A coalition...

R.I. Coalition Against Domestic Violence sees continued spike in demand for services
May 29, 2020

R.I. Coalition Against Domestic Violence sees continued spike in demand for services

If you are in an abusive relationship or know someone who might be, or if you are...

Why are domestic violence 911 calls going up but domestic violence arrests going down?
May 29, 2020

Why are domestic violence 911 calls going up but domestic violence arrests going down?

“People, victims who are injured could not be going to the hospitals because they’re afraid to catch...

Donate to Uprise RI today!Image