Rhode Island Public Defender’s office marches for George Floyd and Black Lives
June 8, 2020

Rhode Island Public Defender’s office marches for George Floyd and Black Lives

“There have been a number of marches already to the State House, I don’t think anybody’s gone...

Providence College Coalition Against Racism demands the college demonstrate, with unambiguous action, that Black Lives Matter
June 8, 2020

Providence College Coalition Against Racism demands the college demonstrate, with unambiguous action, that Black Lives Matter

Providence College is far from immune from perpetuating structural racism that harms Black and brown students, staff,...

I Endorse Meghan Kallman for Senator
June 8, 2020

I Endorse Meghan Kallman for Senator

I enthusiastically endorse councilwoman Meghan Kallman for the senate. I want to first commend Senator Donna Nesselbush...

Aniece Germain announces Cranston City Council campaign for Ward 2
June 8, 2020

Aniece Germain announces Cranston City Council campaign for Ward 2

“I am running, not only for my three children, but for your children too. I am committed...

North Kingstown residents proudly proclaim that Black Lives Matter
June 8, 2020

North Kingstown residents proudly proclaim that Black Lives Matter

“We’re here to help serve justice for Black people,” said organizer Kayla Robinson. Around 300 people rallied...

Over 1200 people line the streets in Barrington to assert that Black Lives Matter
June 8, 2020

Over 1200 people line the streets in Barrington to assert that Black Lives Matter

Organizer Trinki Anderson was expecting a couple of hundred people to attend her event in support of...

Narragansett stages Black Lives Matter rally by the seawall
June 8, 2020

Narragansett stages Black Lives Matter rally by the seawall

“I just wanted a place for people to feel safe and spread the word,” said Kyleigh Sackal,...

Statement of the RI Center For Justice on police killing of Black people: We must say their names
June 15, 2021

Statement of the RI Center For Justice on police killing of Black people: We must say their names

The structural nature of this state-sanctioned killing of Black people is underscored by the refusal of official...

Black Lives Matter RI in Newport: Thousands rally against police violence
June 7, 2020

Black Lives Matter RI in Newport: Thousands rally against police violence

“We’ve been silent for so long, as African Americans in this country. We’ve been the punching bags,...

Black Lives Matter march in Bristol draws huge crowd
June 6, 2020

Black Lives Matter march in Bristol draws huge crowd

“Everybody keeps asking me what we can do for change,” said Dyshell Palmer to the crowd before...

Thousands take to the streets of Providence in youth led Protect Black Lives protest
June 6, 2020

Thousands take to the streets of Providence in youth led Protect Black Lives protest

“We need to change the Police Bill of Rights! We need to change the Police Bill of...

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...

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