NEW PROGRAM RUN BY THE RHODE ISLAND BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY!

BirthRiteRI is the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society’s (RIBHS) educational outreach program for high school juniors and seniors. Over two years, participants are guided through a rich and immersive exploration of career possibilities, ‘adulting’ skills, and African Heritage and Indigenous history. This initiative serves as an integral part of RIBHS’ comprehensive plan to empower students of color through a range of transformative and fun experiences.

The BirthRiteRI approach is to help students understand how the landscape, institutions, and folkways of African Heritage and Indigenous peoples were and are present in Rhode Island. Equally important is to learn how to apply their newfound knowledge and experience to the skills, resources, and acumen needed to survive in the contemporary world. A carefully selected group of community-based partners will provide a glimpse into their specific communities through a service provider lens. This program is free of charge to all participants.

For more information, please contact Danielle Lee, RIBHS Youth Program Coordinator, at danielle.lee@riblackheritage.org or Holly Buresh, OHPRI Educational Programs Manager, at hollyb@ohpri.org.