Communities of Hope RI

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A collection of civic media stories surrounding immigration, wards of the state, sports, and many more.

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Communities of Hope: Building Better Journalism Through Community Connection - Professor Bernardo Motta on Why Listening to Communities Matters More Than Ever 09.02.2026 1:56:30

Communities of Hope, a civic media organization at Roger Williams University, is working to serve local communities through accessible information and education. Director Bernardo Motta discussed the organization's approach to community-centered journalism, including their Solutions Journalism Network student media challenge focusing on mental health in foster care and juvenile justice systems. Th...

Rhode Island Student Radio Tackles Environmental Justice, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Immigration Policy in Weekly News Broadcast - Hope Pod Live Investigates Port of Providence Pollution, Trump Executive Orders, and International Student Visa Challenges 09.02.2026 1:18:24

Roger Williams University’s student-run radio show Hope Pod Live delivered comprehensive coverage of pressing social justice issues affecting Rhode Island communities. The broadcast featured investigative reporting on the Port of Providence’s environmental impact on Washington Park residents, analysis of federal executive orders targeting LGBTQ+ populations with law student Sam Filliagi, and exami...

EcoTalk Justice For All 08.09.2022 32:06

ecoRI News and Communities of Hope discuss the top environmental-justice issues in Rhode Island — focusing on problems and solutions. We also interview deputy director at the Rhode Island Department of Health Seema Dixit.