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

2017 Annual Meeting

Join us at the Omni for our Annual Meeting as we honor our "Raymond J. Pettine Civil Libertarian of the Year" DORCAS International Institute of RI.
Oct 19, 2017 | 3:00 PM
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Ban Ignorance, Not Books.

Sep 18, 2017 | 4:00 PM
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2017 Constitution Day: Scavenger Hunt

Sep 16, 2017 | 8:00 AM
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2017 Legislative Wrap-Up

Aug 01, 2017 | 11:30 AM
Event | In-person
RI PrideFest

2017 PrideFest

Jun 17, 2017 | 12:15 PM
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Movie Screening: The Visitor w/Special Guest Richard Jenkins

May 12, 2017 | 3:00 PM
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Discussion: The Precarious State of Church and State

Apr 19, 2017 | 3:00 PM
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Event: Legislative Advocacy Training

Advocate Training

Mar 04, 2017 | 1:15 PM
Event | In-person
Event: Legislative Advocacy Training

Advocate Training

Feb 25, 2017 | 12:45 PM