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Protesters demand an end to prison deaths and torture in Rhode IslandProtesters demand an end to prison deaths and torture in Rhode Island

Protesters demand an end to prison deaths and torture in Rhode Island

Providence, Rhode Island “What we did yesterday taught us that nothing is impossible. After all, what seemed impossible yesterday, was…

September 22, 2023
Rhode Island takes first step in opioid harm reduction   Rhode Island takes first step in opioid harm reduction   

Rhode Island takes first step in opioid harm reduction  

The movement to create safe injection and consumption sites for drug addicts is marching ever forward! Despite setbacks like one…

August 6, 2021
Emancipation Day in Rhode IslandEmancipation Day in Rhode Island

Emancipation Day in Rhode Island

Activists from the Black community gathered in Providence, R.I., June 19, with allies to commemorate Emancipation Day, also known as…

July 1, 2021
Providence, R.I.: Women of all colors uniteProvidence, R.I.: Women of all colors unite

Providence, R.I.: Women of all colors unite

International Women’s Day was marked in Providence, R.I., by a “Women of All Colors Assembly,” a wonderful gathering of 100…

March 13, 2014
Rhode Island protests Wal-Mart, honors Rosa ParksRhode Island protests Wal-Mart, honors Rosa Parks

Rhode Island protests Wal-Mart, honors Rosa Parks

On Dec. 1, the 58th anniversary of Rosa Park's refusal to move from her bus seat, which sparked the 382-day…

December 11, 2013

Providence, R.I., Cambodian community fights police brutality

Providence, R.I. — Led by youth organizers from the Cambodian community in Providence, R.I., more than 200 protesters rallied and…

January 24, 2013