The Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus (RIBLIA) held its first meeting of the 2025 legislative session yesterday. Two new members of the caucus were welcomed and two new co-chairs were elected. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_…

Join us for a joyful celebration of culture in the Rhode Island State House. This event will feature a Pop-up Market of 20+ RI-based Black businesses, hair braiders, and free portraits for all attendees. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/riblia-…

Earlier today, Senator Acosta introduced Senate Bill 63 at today’s Senate Committee on Judiciary. 📜If passed, this bill will lower the misdemeanor sentence from 1 year to 364 days, closing an immigration loophole that affects Rhode Island Communities. #SB63 #364Bill

We hope you’ll join us for a joyful celebration of culture in the Rhode Island State House. This event will feature a Pop-up Market of 20+ RI-based Black businesses, hair braiders, and free portraits for all attendees.

🚨 TOMORROW! 🚨 Join us at the Rhode Island State House from 3-6 PM for the Black History Month Celebration! 🎉✨ Come honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black Rhode Islanders with inspiring speakers, vendors, and community connections!

Join us for a press conference on the Revenue for Rhode Island Bill! The Economic Progress Institute is introducing this legislation to ensure that Rhode Island taxes the top 1%. This bill is about fairness, equity, and investing in our communities. #RevenueforRI

Special shoutout to Senator Robert Britto and Senator Victoria Gu for their new leadership roles. 👏 Senator Britto has been elected Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, and Senator Gu as Chair of the Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies!

Join us for the RIBLIA Caucus Press Conference on March 11 at 3 PM as we announce our legislative priorities for this session! Be part of the conversation and learn how we’re advocating for policies that matter to our communities. See you there! 📢📢

Statement from Caucus Co-Chairs on prejudiced remarks from State Senator Morgan.

FUND RIPTA 😤

The threat of ICE in our state court makes witnesses & survivors of crime less likely to participate in the system and makes us all less safe — let’s fix this!

In response to the Trump Administration’s inclusion of two Rhode Island cities — Providence and Central Falls — on its list of sanctuary jurisdictions, the RIBLIA Caucus has released the following statement: