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Eleven events to celebrate Black History Month in Rhode Island

By Sarah Ogundare | March 24

These virtual and in-person events across the state will prioritize Black history, achievements and activism.

Councilors Shelley Peterson, Helen Anthony, Mary Kay Harris reflect on experiences working in politics

By Avani Ghosh | March 24

Providence recently swore in its most diverse City Council in history.

‘Patients aren’t pigs’: Physicians protest Brown’s medical training practices involving live animals

By Ryan Doherty | March 24

Physicians and students gathered at the Rhode Island State House to demand passage of a state bill to end use of pigs in medical training

R.I. House passes bill proposing harm reduction pilot extension

By Jacob Smollen | March 24

Proponents of the bill argue that overdose prevention centers would save lives. Critics are unconvinced.

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EACA held for further study, but advocates remain hopeful for passage

By Yael Sarig | March 22

The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee recommended that the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act be held for further study at a March 6 hearing.

Activists, lawmakers advocate for improved conditions in Providence landlord’s properties

By Samantha Chambers | March 22

This activism is part of a larger push to combat the state’s housing crisis and tenant rights problem.

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Newly elected R.I. Democratic Women’s Caucus leaders discuss goals for legislative session

By Sarah Ogundare | March 22

The Caucus’ goals for the current session include growing membership and listening to Democratic women’s priorities.

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‘We support one another and that makes us stronger’: Women's Refugee Care fosters community

By Dana Richie | March 21

Women’s Refugee Care center of South Providence has become a source of critical assistance and community to area refugees.

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‘An extraordinary woman’: The legacy of Christiana Carteaux Bannister

By Rhea Rasquinha | March 21

Christiana Bannister, prominent hair doctress, abolitionist and philanthropist, was an influential figure in the Providence community in the late 1800s.

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‘They still have rights’: State lawmakers introduce bill limiting, regulating solitary confinement

By Julia Vaz | March 19

The reforms aim to minimize the amount of time incarcerated individuals can be placed in solitary confinement.

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Rhode Island commercial fishers express concerns about Revolution Wind project

By Abby Donovan | March 17

Concerns about the wind farm include navigational hazards and harm to marine ecosystems.

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How Rhode Island Black Storytellers is empowering communities, transforming storytelling

By Mikayla Kennedy | March 16

Rhode Island Black Storytellers promotes access to storytelling, represents diverse voices.

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14-bill package designed to address R.I. housing crisis introduced in state House

By Yael Sarig | March 16

Rhode Island House Speaker K. Shekarchi has introduced a legislative package to combat the housing crisis in Rhode Island.

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Pawtucket warming center offers 24-hour support to people experiencing homelessness

By Mahin Ashfaq | March 16

Last month, OpenDoors RI opened a warming center which provides meals, support services and a detox program entry.

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‘Tip of the iceberg’: Activists, members of reparations commission reflect on Providence’s $10 million reparations program

By Chinmayi Rajaram | March 15

Reparations budget signed last November offers to start addressing Providence’s racial wealth and equity gaps, but has its limitations, activists said.