R.I.

Providence, R.I., People’s Assembly proposes ‘Plan of Action’ for struggles ahead

The Rhode Island People’s Assembly -- which fights against racism, war, economic exploitation and environmental destruction -- held a summer…

August 17, 2015

Community activist wins R.I. primary

Providence, R.I. -- African-American activist Mary Kay Harris won the Democratic primary nomination on Sept. 9 for Providence City Council…

September 24, 2014

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

Providence, R.I., Black community fights racism, poverty

The 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Dream” speech and the 45th anniversary of the Poor People’s Campaign…

April 29, 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

Southeast Asian community, supporters rally against police terror in Providence, R.I.

The Southeast Asian community in Providence, R.I., especially youth, have been enduring a steadily increasing amount of racial profiling, stop-and-frisk…

January 17, 2013