Deeply rooted in Black Queer Feminist theory and Reproductive Justice, SISTA Fire believes in the inherent value of Black Women and Black Queer people. Leaning on the Combahee River Collective Statement as a foundational text, we understand our liberation as a necessity because of our need as people for autonomy. We are committed to the active struggle against racial, sexual, heterosexual, and class oppression. 

SISTA Fire seeks to build and nourish multiracial solidarity and build collective power with women of color and nonbinary people of color in Rhode Island. We claim the idenity “Women and Nonbinary people of  Color” as a solidarity term, that reflects our understanding that we are part of a larger  movement of Black, Indigneous, and People of color united in struggle against colonial, imperialist, and capitalist domination led by the US. 

SISTA FIRE’s long-term goal is to support a strong, intergenerational, grassroots network of women  and nonbinary people of color that focuses on economic empowerment, community-led action, healing and wellness. Join us in our journey!