June 24, 2020

Bail hearings for ICE detainees at Wyatt: More than two dozen released

“…More than just getting the detainees released from Wyatt due to Covid, we brought to light Wyatt’s...

June 23, 2020

It’s Her Time PAC announces slate of all women candidates for Pawtucket City Council

In this moment of increased attention on racial inequality, violence, and economic uncertainty, we rise together in...

June 23, 2020

RI nursing home caregivers rally at State House to urge immediate passage of safe staffing legislation

“Every single day of the pandemic we’ve shown up to care for our residents despite short staffing,...

June 22, 2020

Refugee Dream Center honors intersections between World Refugee Day and Juneteenth

“There are over 26 million refugees around the world,” said Bah. “People suffering because human beings made...

June 23, 2020

Governor shifts on possible executive order to deal with looming eviction crisis

“It is my hope to beat the clock of July 1st and have this up and running....

June 23, 2020

Selene Means: Providence Juneteenth Youth after their Liberation

“You know what the southern plantations used to do during that Civil War? They used to move...

Elected officials moving swiftly to remove “Providence Plantations” from state name
June 22, 2020

Elected officials moving swiftly to remove “Providence Plantations” from state name

“The steps I am announcing today are just the beginning, and I am fully committed to continuing...

June 22, 2020

Tenant Network Rhode Island rallies for eviction moratorium

“We know that evictions and homelessness mores affect communities of color. Black people are disproportionately represented in...

Activists urge civilian oversight board to aid in defunding efforts
June 21, 2020

Activists urge civilian oversight board to aid in defunding efforts

“When we’re talking about what it means to change policing in Providence … we need to start...

June 21, 2020

Rhode Island Pride marches for Black and Trans lives

“When the Providence Journal covered the first Pride parade in 1976, the headline read, City Tolerates First...

June 20, 2020

Providence’s Annual Dyke and Trans People of Color March

“I’m grateful to be a member of this church, and to be a part of the Black...

PVD youth organize and lead Juneteenth march for racial justice
June 20, 2020

PVD youth organize and lead Juneteenth march for racial justice

“I’ve noticed that there’s missing history, history that has to do with my skin,” said Faith, a...

June 18, 2020

Maria Rivera earns endorsements from mayor and AG Neronha in Central Falls mayoral run

Today Central Falls mayoral candidate and City Council President Maria Rivera welcomed the campaign endorsement of Rhode...

Woonsocket City Councilmember James Cournoyer responds
June 18, 2020

Woonsocket City Councilmember James Cournoyer responds

In response to Woonsocket City Council establishes a “Racist Policies Review Advisory Board” with little input from...

June 18, 2020

Demand an end to the lethal status quo in nursing homes

“You know how you treat heroes? You give them the tools and compensation they need, not tell...