Marcia Ranglin-Vassell

Vigil for Memphis police murder victim Tyre Nichols held in Providence

A vigil for Tyre Nichols and against police violence was held in Providence Monday night. Nichols was brutally murdered by five police officers from the Memphis Police Department during a traffic stop earlier this month....

June 15, 2022

Representative Ranglin-Vassell will not seek reelection in District 5, Providence

“I am proud of the work that I have been able to accomplish these 5+ years. I...

May 11, 2022

The Trauma-Informed School Act prioritizes the mental health of our students

“I support this bill because I would like to see a more positive relationship between youth and...

April 18, 2022

Senator Tiara Mack celebrates Black hair and culture at State house event

“The storytelling that happens with the person doing your braids is one of the most intimate experiences...

April 5, 2022

RI Legislative Black and Latino Caucus spotlights key legislation

“This legislative package will address the struggles and hardships that too many of our residents of color...

September 29, 2021

RI takes Biden Administration to task for treatment of Haitian refugees at southern Border

“Haitians have received inhuman treatment,” said Dr Norly Germain, Executive Director of Hope and Change for Haiti....

September 8, 2021

Legislators reiterate call for social and racially just marijuana legislation

“If we choose to legalize cannabis in RI without full restorative justice for the thousands of black...

August 10, 2021

Lawmakers and residents ask Commissioner to reject proposed health insurance rate hikes

“With the recent surge of COVID cases and the ongoing spread of the Delta variant, it is...

July 30, 2021

RI Black Business Association issues state a failing grade after Disparity Report release

“Why did it take them this long [to release the Disparity Report],” asked RIBBA’s Executive Director Lisa...

July 4, 2021

In response to Sayles Street incident, activists rally in the rain to defund police, remove SROs, repeal LEOBoR, and more

“I don’t see what road we take to make [the police] change,” said Justice Ameer Gaines, the...

May 20, 2021

The minimum wage in Rhode Island will be $15 – in 2025

“This pro-family legislation will raise wages for 112,000 Rhode Island workers who have spent the last year...

May 11, 2021

A $15 minimum wage is within Rhode Island’s grasp – But there’s more to do

“We were able to pass this bill because of the years and years of hard work of...

May 8, 2021

Lawmakers ask the Energy Facilities Siting Board to reject Sea 3’s proposed LPG expansion

“We respectfully ask that the Energy Facilities Siting Board fully vet and reject Sea 3’s proposed expansion...

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...

April 11, 2021

A walk to kick off Black Maternal Health Week and the doula bill

“This doula bill is about reproductive justice, it’s about racial justice, and it’s about economic justice,” said...

February 5, 2021

Civic Literacy Act needs tweaks for diversity say advocates

“Unfortunately, as much as the ‘great endeavors of the “Founding Fathers”‘ are praised in American History classes,...