Join Stages of Freedom April 26 and 27, 2021 at 5:30 pm EST for a free two-part virtual civics lesson in democracy, voting rights, and political literacy featuring local and national legislators, a video by Haus of Glitter, dramatic presentations of historic political courage, and a discussion of case studies of Black civic engagement. Click […]
Join Stages of Freedom April 26 and 27, 2021 at 5:30 pm EST for a free two-part virtual civics lesson in democracy, voting rights, and political literacy featuring local and national legislators, a video by Haus of Glitter, dramatic presentations of historic political courage, and a discussion of case studies of Black civic engagement. Click […]
Experience through live performance and historic insight how five Black women lived and worked on Benefit Street, shaped racial discourse, achieved personal excellence, and inspired the world. Space is limited, register by clicking here.
The Black Press in Rhode Island is a remarkable yet virtually unknown history. In 1857 we find Alexander P. Niger, an accomplished typesetter, in the Providence print shop of A. C. Greene. In 1860, the first African American newspaper, Rev. George W. Hamblin's L'Overture, began publication. In 1906, John Carter Minkins becomes the nation's first […]
View the Exhibit and Attend Dr. J. Stanley Lemons' talk on John Carter Minkins, the first Black editor of a white newspaper. Funded by Rhode Island Council for the Humanities & The Herman H. Rose Media Access Fund Please click the link below to register for this event. This program is supported by a Humanities […]
The Black Press in Rhode Island is a remarkable yet virtually unknown history. In 1857 we find Alexander P. Niger, an accomplished typesetter, in the Providence print shop of A. C. Greene. In 1860, the first African American newspaper, Rev. George W. Hamblin’s L’Overture, begins publication. In 1906, John Carter Minkins became the nation’s first […]
In honor of Pride Month, join Stages of Freedom for Black Lavender: Black Gay Men in Rhode Island, an exhibit at Providence City Hall. The Exhibit is free and open to the public. See below for address information.
EXHIBIT In honor of Pride Month, the Providence City Council and Stages of Freedom present “Black Lavender: Black Gay Men in Providence,” an exhibit created by Robb Dimmick. Covering 100 years of history, the landmark exhibit provides a surprising window into how Black gay men in Rhode Island have navigated the duality of race and […]
Stages of Freedom presents Providence actress and vocalist, Becky Bass as the legendary Sissieretta Jones, the nation's first Black opera superstar who grew up in Providence. "The Sun is Shining" by Tom McGuire is a one-woman show takes you into the life and songs of this leading diva. Thursday and Friday, September 19 and 20 […]
“Laboring for Freedom: African Americans in the Blackstone River Valley” is a collaborative exhibit created by Stages of Freedom staff and the National Park Service. This exhibit highlights the contributions of Black laborers from Providence to Worcester, with a focus on the early decades of industry up through the Civil War. From the workers who […]
