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FBI Agents attempt to question Providence activist at their home
Across the country the FBI, other federal agencies and local police departments are targeting activists amid the current Black Lives Matter uprising... On the evening of Thursday, June 11 at about 5pm, two FBI agents attempted to questio...
Attorney General Neronha on his civil rights legislation and police use of force
"I honestly cannot think of one reason to oppose this legislation," said Attorney General Peter Neronha. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha took questions from the press on his plans to address the inequities in policing here in...
Attorney General to testify in support of critical civil rights legislation
“There are many reforms that could and should be taken as part of a collective response,” said Attorney General Neronha. “I am grateful to the community voices that have provided feedback and helped inform these initiatives and the ones...
Youth protest in support of Black lives stages die-in outside State House
"The system was not made for us," said Isabella James Indellicati. "We have to build a system to include everyone… The country was not made for Black lives. We need to make it for Black lives." A new youth group, Gen Z: We Want to Live o...
Car Caravan to Defund the Police circles Providence Public Safety on Saturday
"We know that true safety comes from everyone having their needs met, and there’s nothing natural, inevitable, or just about how resources are currently distributed." On Saturday dozens of cars- perhaps close to 100 - and one unicyclist,...
Civilian oversight board welcomes City’s effort to host critical dialogue on policing
"PERA has sent the Mayor and City Council a formal letter this week recommending the city reallocate funding from the Providence Police Department and reinvest the funds into PERA, in order to transition to a new, civilian lead model of...
Selene Means: Photos from Providence's Defund the Police rally
For the full story, see: Providence rally to defund the police draws hundreds
Providence rally to defund the police draws hundreds
“You defund social services all the time. You defund schools. You defund hospitals, community health centers, programs for low-incomes communities all the time. You are experts at defunding. When we say Defund The Police we mean Fund Our...
Providence City Council Finance Committee meeting besieged by racist trolls
But lost in the discussion is the Providence City Council's rush to pass a budget that doesn't take into account voices in the community that seek to reallocate funds from the police to public services such as education and housing... Tu...
Senator Metts to sponsor changes to Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights
“The Bill of Rights for our citizens is paramount. The Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights must compliment and not undermine this.” Senator Harold Metts (Democrat, District 6, Providence) has announced his intention to work on legis...