Culture & Community
Arts, culture, and community
Red Bandana Fund seeking nominees for annual social justice awards
The Red Bandana Fund seeks nominations for the Red Bandana Award, given annually since 2013 to a person or organization in the Rhode Island area that embodies the spirit and work of late organizer for peace and justice, Richard Walton. S...
Activist Samson Hampton awarded at first Empowerment Breakfast for Transgender Day of Visibility
Samson Hampton was awarded the 2018 Empowerment Award from the TGI Network, for his direct action efforts to save healthcare, at the first annual Empowerment Breakfast for Transgender Day of Visibility on Saturday. "I am a medically comp...
Artistic activism at the State House and why it matters
The Reproductive Health Care Act (RHCA) will impact so many people from all walks of life in Rhode Island. On March 28 in the Library at the Rhode Island State House, 15 actors and 20 volunteers came together to for Organ Equity Day #2....
Rally for slain activist-politician Marielle Franco at Brown
Marielle Franco, a Rio de Janeiro City Council member, and her driver, Anderson Pedro Gomes, were shot and killed on March 14 after a car pulled alongside theirs and opened fire. A rally was held at Brown University Tuesday in Franco's m...
Protesting the mandated 'pro-Trump propaganda' coming out of Channel 10
In the wake of reports that Sinclair Media Group is "requiring its anchors to read promotional messages on air that many are calling 'pro-Trump propaganda'" the Kent County Huddle once again protested outside local affiliate WJAR Channel...
Review: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Angela Davis is one of the most significant thinkers of our time, and her book, Freedom is a Constant Struggle, offers a thorough analysis of and paths forward for the movements of today. This unique collection of interviews, essays and...
Shifting the Future of Reproductive Justice
Something revolutionary is happening in Providence and black women, indigenous women, women of color and trans people are at the center of it, where we belong. On March 9th, a large group of people from all backgrounds came together at F...
International Women's Day marked by two celebrations at the State House
International Women's Day was marked by two celebrations at the Rhode Island State House on Thursday. Hope and Change for Haiti, along with Indivisible Rhode Island, The Woman Project, The Collective Bookstore and Planned Parenthood Rhod...
Heavy metal performer scheduled at Fête accused of 'numerous racist comments and advocating violence against homosexuals'
Fête Music Hall scheduled a show for March 31 featuring the band Mayhem whose founder and drummer, Jan Axel Blomberg, has an alleged history of "numerous racist comments and advocating violence against homosexuals." Attempts to reach the...
The Dancing Cop resurfaces in Pawtucket
The Pawtucket Public Library has scheduled a "Tony the Dancing Cop safety show" for children on Wednesday, April 18, from 10:30-11:30am. Tony Lepore, the Dancing Cop, had long been a seasonal holiday feature in Providence, dancing and di...