Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

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A digital design of a bookshelf of unnamed, colorful books on a dark blue background. Several bright red book spines have "1984" written on them. White logos for the ACLU Foundation of RI and the Rhode Island Library Association in the bottom right corner.

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
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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

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Movie Screening: The Visitor

Feb 22, 2017 | 3:00 PM
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Movie Screening: Oliver Stone's "Snowden"

Sep 12, 2016 | 4:00 PM
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Movie Screening: CITIZENFOUR: Surveillance & Privacy in the Digital Age

Join the ACLU of Rhode Island and the ACLU of Brown University for a FREE screening of the film and a discussion of surveillance and privacy in the digital age.
Feb 04, 2016 | 8:00 AM
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Discussion: The Voting Rights Act at 50: The Promise & The Struggle

Aug 12, 2015 | 7:30 AM
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2009 Annual Meeting: 50th Anniversary Celebration

Nov 06, 2009 | 7:30 AM