Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS)

Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS) RIBS does not just tell Black stories; they also aim to help others do the same. Our 15th Annual Celebration of Black Storytelling.

From Westerly to Woonsocket-Providence to Newport and lots of spots in between! RIBS and invited national guests present the best of Black storytelling in public performances and schools across the state!

At Funda Story Camp, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling to inspire, educate, and unite. Our program ...
06/03/2026

At Funda Story Camp, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling to inspire, educate, and unite. Our program is designed to engage young minds in a culturally rich journey, weaving together art, dance, music, and performance to illuminate the vibrant history of black people across the globe. π‘πžπ π’π¬π­π«πšπ­π’π¨π§ 𝐒𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐑𝐒𝐬 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩. Grab your spot today: https://ribsfest.org/funda-2026/

Save the Date! In an excerpt from Silvy Tory: A Declaration of Independence, Sylvia Ann Soares enacts β€˜Silvy Tory’ in Sp...
06/02/2026

Save the Date! In an excerpt from Silvy Tory: A Declaration of Independence, Sylvia Ann Soares enacts β€˜Silvy Tory’ in Spirit of the RI Black Regiment. Juneteenth celebration presented by the Committee of the Westerly Anti-Racism Coalition and the Westerly Library. July 25, 2026. 12-2. Wilcox Park, Westerly. 44 Broad Street, Westerly RI. Come out for this free event!

Save the date for this Juneteenth Celebration! Featuring amazing performers including our very own Sylvia Ann Soares! ...
05/29/2026

Save the date for this Juneteenth Celebration! Featuring amazing performers including our very own Sylvia Ann Soares!

Pre-Registration is open for Funda Story Camp. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://ribsfest.org/funda-2026/and we are fillin...
05/26/2026

Pre-Registration is open for Funda Story Camp. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://ribsfest.org/funda-2026/and we are filling up fast!
Grab your spot ASAP - We have 3 full weeks of camp with drumming, art activities, dance, and of course, STORYTELLING!
Funda Story Camp is FREE!

Brother’s Keeper Poetry Theatre Ensemble has been a stalwart partner with Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS) and we ...
05/24/2026

Brother’s Keeper Poetry Theatre Ensemble has been a stalwart partner with Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS) and we encourage you all to go check out this amazing performance.

Join us for Community Flavors!Tuesday, May 26th from 6:00pm – 8:00PMSouth Side Cultural Center of Rhode Island - 393 Bro...
05/22/2026

Join us for Community Flavors!
Tuesday, May 26th from 6:00pm – 8:00PM
South Side Cultural Center of Rhode Island - 393 Broad St. β€’ Providence, RI 02907
Let’s connect as we share food and stories together, and talk about how we can create healthy communities through prevention and coping skills and good old-fashioned FUN!

Sponsored by Multiple Pathways – all are welcome.

Come celebrate the completion of our second Legacy Academy!

Don't forget, this THURSDAY! OUTSPOKEN is teaming up with 10 Rocks Restaurant to bring a show dedicated to all the speci...
05/19/2026

Don't forget, this THURSDAY! OUTSPOKEN is teaming up with 10 Rocks Restaurant to bring a show dedicated to all the special women in our lives. Join them for an intimate night and open mic session. Tickets are only $10! All talents are welcome. Show is from 7-9pm. Open Mic is first come first served! Hope to see you there!

Save the date! OUTSPOKEN is teaming up with 10 Rocks Restaurant to bring a show dedicated to all the special women in ou...
05/13/2026

Save the date! OUTSPOKEN is teaming up with 10 Rocks Restaurant to bring a show dedicated to all the special women in our lives. Join us for an intimate night and open mic session. Tickets are only $10! All talents are welcome. Show is from 7-9pm. Open Mic is first-come, first-served! Hope to see you there!

Happy Mother's Day! Today we gathered at the Storytelling AncesTree to braid and wrap this community sculpture designed ...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! Today we gathered at the Storytelling AncesTree to braid and wrap this community sculpture designed by our very own Valerie Tutson. It was an amazing afternoon in the community we love!

Join our very own Rachel Briggs ("Auntie Rachel") and over 40 Interactive STEAM Learning Exhibits from college programs,...
05/07/2026

Join our very own Rachel Briggs ("Auntie Rachel") and over 40 Interactive STEAM Learning Exhibits from college programs, community organizations, industry partners, and government agencies this Saturday, May 9th, at The Providence Career & Technical Academy, 41 Fricker Street, Providence, RI, for the STEAM Expo and Family Programming: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

More info can be found here: https://ride.ri.gov/instruction-assessment/stem-education/ri-steam-expo

Address

393 Broad Street
Providence, RI
02907

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14013124347

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