According to a December 2021 NPR/Ipsos poll, 64% of Americans believe democracy is in crisis and at risk of failing. Here in Rhode Island, two key contributors were identified in the recent Culture is Key: Strengthening Rhode Island’s Civic Health Through Cultural Participation report—inequities in civic education and threats to local journalism. As Rhode Islanders, what can we do to rebuild our civil society when we address these threats to civic education and journalism? Please join these FREE, VIRTUAL community conversations:

With youth leaders from the RI Civic Learning Coalition; Marcos Bonilla, Genesis Center’s Citizenship Prep alum; and Julia Renaud of RI Council for the Humanities

With Ed Fitzpatrick, Boston Globe staff writer; Renee Hobbs, Founder of the URI Media Education Lab; and first amendment lawyer Lynette Labinger

These virtual community conversations are both free, but pre-registration is required. Visit https://www.preserveri.org/calendar to register and receive the Zoom link.