SISTA Fire Joins Kids Count RI to Discuss Maternal and Infant Health Disparities in RI
“The health of Black and Brown mothers and babies are at risk in Rhode Island. The story that this data
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Voices of Change: SISTA Fire
Voices of Change RI was a video series shining a light on the organizations and communities leading transformative change efforts in Rhode Island during a global pandemic. The series was produced by a partnership of organizations led by RICADV that includes SISTA Fire, ARISE, Progreso Latino, and Youth in Action. Voices of Change: SISTA Fire acknowledges the economic impacts of Covid-19 that women of color are facing in the state of RI.
The Potential Impact on Black Maternal Health if Care New England and Lifespan Merge
February 8, 2022SISTA Fire has been keeping a close watch on the proposed merger between the two existing healthcare systems
March is Women’s History Month
We pay homage to our ancestors and elders who came before us, thank you for creating space for the next
Black Maternal Health Campaign Updates – March 2022
Every Parent Deserves a Just Birth! March 15, 2022 WIH Meeting Update On February 17, Representatives of SISTA Fire’s Black
Get Ready for SISTA Fire’s Fifth Anniversary
SISTA Fire is turning five years old and as promised, we plan to celebrate big! Throughout the month of June,
Pregnancy more perilous for black women in R.I.
By Madeleine ListJournal Staff Writer Posted Apr 27, 2019 at 3:14 PMUpdated Apr 27, 2019 at 3:15 PM Rhode Island health officials and community activists are working to improve care for
Survey of women of color in R.I. presented at Providence City Hall
Sista Fire, which advocates for needs of women of color, surveyed more than 200 women on issues related to social, political, economic and health topics.
We made it happen!
A COMMUNITY FORUM BY AND FOR WOMEN OF COLOR On Saturday, October 27th, women of color from all around Rhode
2017 RHODE ISLANDERS OF THE YEAR
These fifteen locals made the Ocean State a better place this year — not because it’s their job, but because it’s what they felt called to do. A highlight featuring our very own Ditra Edwards.
