Rally to save Morley Field shows opposition to paving greenspace gaining momentum
September 5, 2022

Rally to save Morley Field shows opposition to paving greenspace gaining momentum

“As a child growing up in an urban area, having access to green spaces was crucial to...

BLM RI forum held with candidates from across the political spectrum
February 27, 2022

BLM RI forum held with candidates from across the political spectrum

Brother Gary Dantzler hosted a forum at the Black Lives Matter RI offices in Pawtucket that featured...

Indigenous people and allies protest new Blackstone statue and Columbus Day in Pawtucket
October 12, 2021

Indigenous people and allies protest new Blackstone statue and Columbus Day in Pawtucket

“We are here today to celebrate Indigenous Day Rhode Island as well as demand that the statue...

Black Lives Matter RI calls Sayles St incident ‘one of the worst assaults in Rhode Island history’
July 3, 2021

Black Lives Matter RI calls Sayles St incident ‘one of the worst assaults in Rhode Island history’

“Me and the neighbor were having words in the street,” said Juan, 17-years old. “The police rushed...

BLM RI opens African American Innovation Center in Pawtucket
May 2, 2021

BLM RI opens African American Innovation Center in Pawtucket

“Black people – We are resistant,” said Brother Gary Dantzler, executive director of BLM RI. “We fight...

Warren protests against white supremacy stickers posted in their community
April 19, 2021

Warren protests against white supremacy stickers posted in their community

“We’re going to take it seriously because we know it’s not kids and we know it’s not...

Barrington and Black Lives Matter rally to support Candace Breen
February 17, 2021

Barrington and Black Lives Matter rally to support Candace Breen

“I will not be quiet when confronted with irrational beliefs, such as how my Black Lives Matter...

Black Lives Matter RI calls on state leaders to deal with ACI covid outbreak
December 7, 2020

Black Lives Matter RI calls on state leaders to deal with ACI covid outbreak

“They could send people who can go home – send them home, because clearly they can’t keep...

Police in riot gear prevent Federal Hill restaurant patrons from viewing peaceful protesters
June 15, 2021

Police in riot gear prevent Federal Hill restaurant patrons from viewing peaceful protesters

“Why can’t we take the street? We’re protesting. It’s our right,” asked the woman on the megaphone,...

Black Lives Matter RI marches against racism – from Pawtucket City Hall to McCoy Stadium
September 3, 2020

Black Lives Matter RI marches against racism – from Pawtucket City Hall to McCoy Stadium

“Black Lives Matter Rhode Island just wants a fair share for African Americans and people of color,”...

Black Lives Matter RI protests outside East Providence Police Department
August 19, 2020

Black Lives Matter RI protests outside East Providence Police Department

“We’re here to say that racial profiling is not part of protecting or serving this community. When...

Black Lives Matter RI protests outside the home of Richard Gordon in Barrington
August 24, 2020

Black Lives Matter RI protests outside the home of Richard Gordon in Barrington

Gordon has now been charged with a hate crime as the Rhode Island Attorney General takes over...

Black Lives Matter RI in Newport: Thousands rally against police violence
June 7, 2020

Black Lives Matter RI in Newport: Thousands rally against police violence

“We’ve been silent for so long, as African Americans in this country. We’ve been the punching bags,...

More than 2000 people demand justice for George Floyd in Providence
May 30, 2020

More than 2000 people demand justice for George Floyd in Providence

“Every time a black body is harmed, every time one of us witnesses, over and over again,...

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