Survivors, advocates and politicians walk against gun violence in Providence on Saturday
September 5, 2021

Survivors, advocates and politicians walk against gun violence in Providence on Saturday

“You’re here because you know that it’s not okay when mothers are burying their children,” said Representative...

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

What can be done to improve the outcomes for Black and Brown businesses in Rhode Island?
July 2, 2020

What can be done to improve the outcomes for Black and Brown businesses in Rhode Island?

“Black and Brown businesses have been historically left behind,” said Lisa Ranglin. “We’re hearing that 50% of...

Current status of Black and Brown-owned businesses in Rhode Island? D+
July 1, 2020

Current status of Black and Brown-owned businesses in Rhode Island? D+

“…RIBBA is looking forward to using the current focus on promoting racial justice to create greater access...

Fair Pay Act and $15 minimum wage critically important, say advocates
March 2, 2020

Fair Pay Act and $15 minimum wage critically important, say advocates

Ahead of Rhode Island House Labor Committee consideration of bills concerning Fair Pay and a $15 minimum...

Representatives, not Royalty
April 17, 2018

Representatives, not Royalty

Why does it take six times longer to tell a white man he’s violating the rules than...

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