Culture & Community
Arts, culture, and community
Report: People of color underrepresented on top Rhode Island nonprofit boards
"The organizations in this report impact a broad and diverse swath of our community; ideally, their organizational leaders should also reflect of the communities they serve," said Kelly Nevins, who chaired the committee that authored the...
Young gun violence prevention advocates stage Valentines Not Violence: A Rally for Our Loved Ones
"The media loves a story. CNN can run segments for a week or two on a mass shooting, and then move on and in doing so, move the rest of the country on, leaving behind the families and communities damaged by the violence," said Ben Jewett...
Petition against Communion Denial gathers 11,000 Signatures
Over 11,000 people have signed a petition urging the priest of a West Warwick church to stop denying Communion, and other important Christian rituals, to state lawmakers who voted in favor of protecting reproductive rights. It’s not abou...
Peace coalition demands No War with Iran at State House event
"Don't let anyone question your patriotism," said Navy veteran Steve Gilroy with Iraq Veterans Against the War. "It's not theirs to take. It doesn't belong to them. That pride doesn't belong to the war-mongers and chickenhawks. It doesn'...
Women's Wave RI holds 4th annual event on the State House lawn
"Ask yourself, are you ever in a space where a woman is being silenced?" offered Representative Liana Cassar (Democrat, District 66, Barrington, East Providence). "Are you ever in a space where you see a woman disrespected? Are you ever...
Harvard Law Students shut down reception for law firm defending Exxon’s role in the climate crisis
“Every year, Paul, Weiss holds receptions to recruit students like us – the future lawyers they need to stay on top of their field,” said first-year Harvard Law School student Carly Margolis. “But one thing you won’t hear them touting at...
Rhode Island Anti-War Committee: No War with Iran
The Rhode Island Anti-War Committee held a peace vigil outside the Federal Building in downtown Providence on Friday evening. Here are some photos: UpriseRI is entirely supported by donations and advertising. Every little bit helps:Becom...
12th Annual Fighting Poverty with Faith Vigil launches anti-poverty legislative agenda
"We come because we share a passionate concern for those entrapped and oppressed by poverty in our state," said keynote speaker Reverend Tom Wiles. "These are our neighbors. They are members of our congregations and parishes. Many of the...
COYOTE RI observes the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
The criminalization of sex work does nothing to help sex workers pay for childcare or their rent. "When people are going to jail, they're losing their apartments, they're losing their vehicles, they're losing all this stability they've c...
Rally to support the impeachment of Trump draws hundreds to Rhode Island State House
"Make no mistake, it is a sad day when we as a country need to come together to exercise the practice of impeaching a President," said rally organizer Lauren Pothier. "However, we as a country have seen overwhelming evidence that the pre...