Generation Rising

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.