Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | In-person
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Banned Books Week Event: Discussing "1984" and How We Protect Our Freedoms

Join us for a discussion of the historically-banned book 1984 by George Orwell. A speaker will read excerpts from the novel, we will have a group discussion of the common themes between the book and current threats to our rights, and then ACLU staff will explain ways you can help protect our freedoms in Rhode Island. You’ll leave the event with a packet of resources and tools to take action! This event is free and open to all, registration is required.
Oct 06, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
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ACLU Foundation of RI Annual Meeting

2025 marks the 66th anniversary of the ACLU of Rhode Island. For more than six decades, we have worked to ensure that “We the People” means all of us. This year’s Annual Meeting celebrates not only our history, but also the power of communities rising together to defend freedom, justice, and equality.
Nov 06, 2025 | 6:00 PM

Past Events

Event | In-person
Annual Meeting

2024 Annual Meeting

Oct 22, 2024 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
Banned Books Aloud

Banned Books Aloud

Sep 26, 2024 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
SCOTUS Wrap-Up Event

2024 U.S. Supreme Court Wrap-Up

Jul 30, 2024 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
Legislative Wrap-Up Event

2024 Legislative Wrap Up

Jul 16, 2024 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
Civil Liberties Trivia Night!

Civil Liberties Trivia Night!

May 06, 2024 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
Event: Twilight Zone Screening & Discussion

Twilight Zone Screening & Discussion

Apr 08, 2024 | 5:30 PM
Event | In-person
Event: Legislative Advocacy Training

Legislative Advocacy Training

Jan 27, 2024 | 10:00 AM
Event | In-person
Join us for Stories of Defending Justice

Stories of Defending Justice: 65th Kickoff!

Jan 25, 2024 | 5:30 PM
Event | In-person
Annual Meeting

2023 Annual Meeting

Nov 08, 2023 | 6:00 PM