Generation Rising

Brianna Medina, Anaridis Rodriguez

This community-focused series evokes conversation about various inequalities across Rhode Island. “Generation Rising” sheds light on the issues faced every day by the Black community, Indigenous communities, Asian community, Hispanic community, and LGBTQIA+ community and the ways they are pushing our society forward for change.

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    Season 2 Finale: Looking Back, Moving Forward

    In this special year-end wrap-up, Generation Rising revisits impactful moments from Season 2, including maternal health disparities, police corruption, and the power of black storytelling. Plus, join us for a vibrant walking tour of Providence’s iconic art murals with The Avenue Concept. Celebrate a season of resilience, culture, and community as we look back and move forward.

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    Cape Verdean’s Mark on Providence

    In this episode of Generation Rising, filmmaker and historian Claire Andrade-Watkins, founder of SPIA Media Productions, explores the Cape Verdean community's cultural legacy in Rhode Island. Focusing on her new project documenting the Sheldon Street Church, the first Cape Verdean church in America, Claire discusses the intersection of history, resilience, and identity, funded by a Rhode Island State Council on the Arts grant.

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    Roots and Resilience: The Tomaquag Museum’s Impact on Native History

    In this episode of Generation Rising, Anaridis Rodriguez sits down with Tomaquag Museum’s Executive Director Lorén Spears and Indigenous Empowerment Center Program Manager Samantha Cullen-Fry to discuss the museum’s mission, its commitment to Indigenous education, and its ongoing efforts to empower local Native communities. Through artifacts, storytelling, and community programs, the Tomaquag Museum honors Native history while advocating for a future rooted in cultural pride and resilience.

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    The Avenue Concept is Sculpting Providence's Art Community

    In this episode of Generation Rising, we explore the transformative power of public art with The Avenue Concept. Anaridis Rodriguez sits down with Executive Director, Tracy Jonsson-Laboy, artist Kendel Joseph and Jamie Coelho to discuss TAC’s mission to bring murals, sculptures, and public installations to Providence. Discover how TAC is making art accessible in everyday spaces, sparking community connections, and uplifting local voices, all while reshaping Rhode Island’s cultural landscape.

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    Guiding Youth in the Digital Era

    Anaridis Rodriguez chats with Sara Sweetman, Associate Professor at the University of Rhode Island and PBS KIDS consultant, to explore the importance of media literacy for young audiences. In celebration of Media Literacy Week, they discuss strategies to help youth critically analyze media, navigate misinformation, and become smarter digital citizens.

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    Rhode Island's Economic Future

    Anaridis Rodriguez explores the state of economic equity in Rhode Island with Nina Harrison and Hector Perez-Aponte, from the Economic Progress Institute. They dive into critical issues affecting Rhode Islanders, including affordable housing, workforce development, and income inequality. Learn about the Institute's latest initiatives, research, and solutions to create a fair and thriving economy.

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    Fatal Flaws: The Lasting Effects of Medical Malpractice

    Join host Anaridis Rodriguez as she sits down with the creators of the documentary, "A World of Hurt: How Medical Malpractice Fails Everyone." Anaridis and the documentary makers explore the human stories behind the statistics, uncovering the emotional and psychological toll that medical errors can inflict.

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    Ed Pacheco and athlete John Williams about Special Olympics Rhode Island

    Host, Anaridis Rodriguez, sits down with Ed Pacheco, CEO of Special Olympics Rhode Island, and Special Olympics athlete John Williams. Ed shares insights into the organization's mission to foster inclusion and empowerment through sports, while John, a passionate competitor, gives a firsthand account of his journey and what the Games mean to him and his fellow athletes.

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This community-focused series evokes conversation about various inequalities across Rhode Island. “Generation Rising” sheds light on the issues faced every day by the Black community, Indigenous communities, Asian community, Hispanic community, and LGBTQIA+ community and the ways they are pushing our society forward for change.

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  • صناع العمل
    Brianna Medina, Anaridis Rodriguez
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    Generation Rising