BLM RI PAC to Hold Protest Friday at 6pm in the Wake of Lugo LEOBoR Decision
April 27, 2023

BLM RI PAC to Hold Protest Friday at 6pm in the Wake of Lugo LEOBoR Decision

Despite “Officer Lugo’s actions directly contradict[ing the] values and the standards [the City] expect our officers to...

Officers’ Bill of Rights may prevent dangerous Pawtucket officer from being fired
February 16, 2023

Officers’ Bill of Rights may prevent dangerous Pawtucket officer from being fired

The actual termination of Officer Dolan from the Department is not assured. Under LEOBoR Dolan may get...

Oscar Perez is the next Chief of the Providence Police Department
February 10, 2023

Oscar Perez is the next Chief of the Providence Police Department

Mayor Brett Smiley today announced that Commander Oscar Perez will serve the City of Providence as the...

BLM RI PAC to to hold Candlelight Vigil in Memory of Tyre Nichols
January 28, 2023

BLM RI PAC to to hold Candlelight Vigil in Memory of Tyre Nichols

On Monday January 30th, the BLM RI PAC will hold a Candlelight Vigil in Memory of Tyre...

Jennifer Rourke: The Rhode Island judicial system has not only failed me, it has failed us
November 20, 2022

Jennifer Rourke: The Rhode Island judicial system has not only failed me, it has failed us

“As a Black woman and a victim of physical assault from a police officer, I stand where...

Updated: Parents claim Woonsocket Police used excessive force against juveniles at Autumnfest
October 19, 2022

Updated: Parents claim Woonsocket Police used excessive force against juveniles at Autumnfest

This post has been updated with video of the parents delivering statements at a press conference....

City council candidates propose plan to tackle gun violence in Providence
August 9, 2022

City council candidates propose plan to tackle gun violence in Providence

“I always tell folks that we have an archaic version of public safety that responds after the...

Officer “John Doe” needs to reveal identity to sue the state say advocacy groups
June 1, 2022

Officer “John Doe” needs to reveal identity to sue the state say advocacy groups

Representing the Black Lives Matter RI PAC (BLM RI PAC), the community advocacy group Direct Action for...

Senator Anderson will not seek reelection; Endorses BLM RI PAC’s Harrison Tuttle
March 29, 2022

Senator Anderson will not seek reelection; Endorses BLM RI PAC’s Harrison Tuttle

“Together, we have made great progress: we finally passed a $15 minimum wage and groundbreaking climate legislation....

Advocates push for expungement of criminal records as General Assembly moves towards legalized marijuana
March 16, 2022

Advocates push for expungement of criminal records as General Assembly moves towards legalized marijuana

“In order to begin to repair the harm of this failed war on cannabis,” said Cherie Cruz,...

Stop the Hate rally at Billy Taylor Park
February 24, 2022

Stop the Hate rally at Billy Taylor Park

Though there was a short speaking program the most important aspect of the event was the conversations...

Nazis interrupt book reading in Providence: First they came for the socialists…
February 23, 2022

Nazis interrupt book reading in Providence: First they came for the socialists…

Video taken of the Nazis from inside the library and posted on Twitter show a clearly visible...

Community groups repeat call to remove cops from schools
February 15, 2022

Community groups repeat call to remove cops from schools

“Community investment and involvement is a long term preventative practice that supports the emotional, social, and mental...

Transit Equity Day event calls for fairness in public transportation
February 12, 2022

Transit Equity Day event calls for fairness in public transportation

“Transit Equity Day is a day to call for action in our everyday lives to promote transit...

Providence joins antiwar protests around the world urging no US military action in Ukraine
February 5, 2022

Providence joins antiwar protests around the world urging no US military action in Ukraine

“…the only sane course of action the United States can take is a commitment to diplomacy with...

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