Black Policy Month Symposium (Audio)

Black Policy Month Symposium (Audio)

Thank you to everyone who attended and watched 2025 BLACK POLICY MONTH SYMPOSIUM (VIRTUAL) #BPMRI '25 today. Here is the recording.

Thank you to our panelist:

• Nina Harrison

• Zara Salmon

• Rep David Morales

And our moderator, Ellijah McLean

Sincerely,
The MUSE Foundation of Rhode Island

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Here are the links to the bills referenced:

CRIMINALS -- CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- COMMISSION ON PARDONS - Establishes a commission to promulgate rules, regulations and make recommendations to the governor as to petitions for pardons under Article IX, Section 13 of the Constitution of Rhode Island.
H5379 - https://legiscan.com/RI/text/H5379/2025

FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT - Provides amendments to the cannabis act relating to the definition of a social equity applicant and the required fee to maintain such status as a social equity applicant.
H7855 - https://legiscan.com/RI/text/H7855/2024

House Resolution Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2023 And 2024 (authorizes The Speaker And The Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian American And Pacific Islander (riblia) Caucus To Request Equity Impact Statements On Up To Five (5) Proposed Bills.)
H5010 - https://legiscan.com/RI/text/H5010/2025