Direct Action For Rights And Equality

Organizing low-income families in communities of color for social, economic, and political justice since 1986.

Events

THA Launches Rent Stabilization for Providence

Join DARE’s Tenants and Homeowners Association and the Coalition for Rent Stabilization in Providence tomorrow at City Hall, 5 PM as we announce a city-wide campaign! Providence had the highest rent increase in the entire nation this year – we need this ordinance! Contact kinverly@daretowin.org for more info and to plug into the campaign. 
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DARE Women and Nonbinary Members’ Group

We’re so excited to announce our new Women and Nonbinary Members’ Group! This group centers BIPOC people and will discuss topics ranging from self-esteem and self-care to advocating for ourselves in the medical system and setting clear boundaries. We had our first meeting last weekend and will be meeting every other week, Sundays at 1 PM. Contact Deb to sign up: 401-291-7980
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Introducing Our New Men’s Group!

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DARE Leadership Institute

1-2 times a year we offer a free weekly class to members called DARE Leadership Institute! Leadership development is a crucial part of our work. If you’re interested in getting involved with our organizing, we encourage you to attend DLI. Classes start this Friday, August 18th and are taught by staff, Board members, and past graduates of DLI. This year we’re excited to offer two new classes on healthy communication and conflict resolution. 
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Executive Director Job Announcement

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Stop the Expansion of Police Terror

Stop the expansion of police terror in our communities!! Atlanta residents are fighting the construction of Cop City, a massive police training complex that includes a mock city for police to practice urban warfare, complete with a playground and school. The project will destroy a public forest. Cops have already murdered #StopCopCity protestor Tortugita and incarcerated other protestors on domestic terrorism charges. Atlanta Police Foundation (funded by corporations like Home Depot) is pushing forward despite mass resistance. Meanwhile, Providence Police continues to assault countless families. In just the past 2 years they have brutalized teenagers at Manton Ave, pepper sprayed a group of children and an infant on Sayles St, and beat a 16-year-old unconscious at Mount Pleasant High School. Yet they’re proposing more cops on the streets and in schools! RI lawmakers have also refused to repeal LEOBOR, the law that protects cops from being disciplined with more than a two ...
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