RICBW EVENTS
WALK IT OUT! RICBW Annual Spring Trek
Join the ladies of RICBW for our annual Walk and Talk Spring Trek! Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:30 AM, Blackstone Blvd Walking Path.
Lobby Day - RI Voter Rights Act
Join RICBW in advocating for the Rhode Island Voter Rights Act at the Rhode Island State House on May 21, 2026, 3:00 PM. We will meet at the Rhode Island State House Library.
RICBW Membership Meeting
RICBW will host our upcoming general meeting on Monday, June 8 at 6:00 PM.
Meeting Details:
Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: United Way of Rhode Island
60 Valley Street, Providence, RI
New members and interested guests are welcome.
Civics Night: Political Family Feud
Save the date September 17 for RICBW's Civic Night: Political Family Feud. More details to come.
RICBW Membership Meeting
RICBW will host our upcoming general meeting on Monday, May 11 at 6:00 PM, at United Way of Rhode Island. We are honored to welcome special guest Brett Smiley, Mayor of Providence.
RICBW has a strong track record of convening impactful conversations with elected officials and civic leaders.
New members and interested guests are welcome. Please feel free to invite a friend, colleague, or community member who would benefit from being in this space.
SHAPING A NEW NARRATIVE: TRUTH, DATA, EQUITY-EMPOWERING BLACK AND BROWN STUDENTS IN RI’S EDUCATION LANDSCAPE
Join RICBW and the NAACP Providence Branch to craft the narrative and build a collaborative education agenda for students, parents, and educators in our community. This is an information sharing, solutions-oriented gathering focusing on action steps to address the needs of Black and Brown students. This gathering will take place at Providence Career and Technical Academy, 41 Fricker StreetProvidence, RI, 02903. Please register here https://bit.ly/EduSummit715.
Political Action Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of RICBW’s Political Action Committee
Political Action Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of RICBW’s Political Action Committee
RI Gubernatorial Candidate forum
The Gubernatorial Candidate Forum will give Rhode Islanders an opportunity to gain more insight about each candidate’s perspective on the challenges facing Rhode Island communities, their policy priorities, and strategies for ensuring a thriving Rhode Island. Of particular concern are issues that have disproportionately impacted the Black community, including voting rights, redistricting, education, and public safety. The forum will be held at the John Hope Settlement House, 7 Thomas P. Whitten Way, Providence, RI, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Forum is free and open to the public.
Mentornity Training and networking
This will be a great opportunity to learn about using the Mentornity platform while building your mentoring relationship! Afterwards, we will have time to network with others in the program as well as RICBW members. Location: Lifespan Community Health Institute 335 R Prairie Ave., Providence, RI
Economic Empowerment Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of RICBW’s Economic Empowerment Committee
Political Action Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of RICBW’s Political Action Committee