In this photo collection, Leyad Zavriyev explores street art and graffiti from neighborhoods across the world – from Buenos Aires and San Juan, to Marrakech and Brooklyn. These walls tell stories of struggle, resilience, memory, and pride: reme...
In The Melting Pot, Leyad Zavriyev ’27 explores the immigrant-run culinary scene of Rhode Island by interviewing local restaurant owners. This second episode features Mohamed, whose Moroccan café Tea in Sahara has been a beloved staple of the Prov...
An archival recollection of the Chinatown that once stood in downtown Providence, this short documentary traces how a community grew, lived, and receded. This video would not have been possible without the extensive support of Yuanyuan (Angela) Feng,...
Since the global financial crisis of 2008, recovery in Europe has faced a series of challenges surrounding the use of the Euro, challenges felt acutely in Portugal and other Southern European nations. Learn more about the politics of economic recover...
Since the global financial crisis of 2008, recovery in Europe has faced a series of challenges surrounding the use of the Euro, challenges felt acutely in Portugal and other Southern European nations. Learn more about the politics of economic recover...
In July, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo signed into law legislation aimed at curbing racial profiling in law enforcement. Unsatisfied with the extent of the legislation, community organizations in Providence came together to create the Communi...
In July, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo signed into law legislation aimed at curbing racial profiling in law enforcement. Unsatisfied with the extent of the legislation, community organizations in Providence came together to create the Communi...
Since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, over four million Syrians have fled their country, and the number of asylum seekers in Europe continues to rise rapidly. This infographic is an introduction to how different countries are responding ...
Since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, over four million Syrians have fled their country, and the number of asylum seekers in Europe continues to rise rapidly. This infographic is an introduction to how different countries are responding ...
Policy decisions surrounding reproductive rights affect over 161 million women living in the United States today, yet the information available to voters is often biased and sensationalized. Use this infographic to learn about leading candidates’...
Policy decisions surrounding reproductive rights affect over 161 million women living in the United States today, yet the information available to voters is often biased and sensationalized. Use this infographic to learn about leading candidates’...
What is UCS? Although the Undergraduate Council of Students is a body representing Brunonians, many students are unacquainted with the organization. As we elect a new UCS executive board, this feature aims to shine light on an organization integral ...
What is UCS? Although the Undergraduate Council of Students is a body representing Brunonians, many students are unacquainted with the organization. As we elect a new UCS executive board, this feature aims to shine light on an organization integral ...
Following the death of 25 year-old Freddie Gray in police custody, Baltimore erupted in protests. This lead Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to declare a state of emergency and activate the National Guard. Now state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby has...
Following the death of 25 year-old Freddie Gray in police custody, Baltimore erupted in protests. This lead Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to declare a state of emergency and activate the National Guard. Now state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby has...
As May 8th approaches, many countries are planning public celebrations for Victory in Europe Day, which marks the 70th anniversary of the German surrender in World War II. But the mood is heavier in Germany, as the country continues to face the cha...
As May 8th approaches, many countries are planning public celebrations for Victory in Europe Day, which marks the 70th anniversary of the German surrender in World War II. But the mood is heavier in Germany, as the country continues to face the cha...
Whether or not to raise the minimum wage is a central point of contention in the nationwide debate on the economy and income inequality. BPR’s Media Team explores the impact of minimum wage on both workers and businesses. Video by Indira Pran...
Whether or not to raise the minimum wage is a central point of contention in the nationwide debate on the economy and income inequality. BPR’s Media Team explores the impact of minimum wage on both workers and businesses. Video by Indira Pran...
On March 25, 2015 a Saudi-led coalition launched a military intervention in Yemen, known as “Operation Decisive Storm.” The airstrike campaign aims to restore the rule of President Hadi, which was threatened by Houthi rebels. Since the beginning ...
On March 25, 2015 a Saudi-led coalition launched a military intervention in Yemen, known as “Operation Decisive Storm.” The airstrike campaign aims to restore the rule of President Hadi, which was threatened by Houthi rebels. Since the beginning ...
In urban spaces, art is everywhere, from hastily executed graffiti on walls and bridges to prominent full-wall murals. Urban art is part of a city’s character, a signature of urban life and, depending on the circumstances, of urban vibrancy or deca...
In urban spaces, art is everywhere, from hastily executed graffiti on walls and bridges to prominent full-wall murals. Urban art is part of a city’s character, a signature of urban life and, depending on the circumstances, of urban vibrancy or deca...
Until the 1970s, Fox Point was the focal point of the Cape Verdean community in Providence. Today, the neighborhood, which lies just south of Brown’s campus and a little ways down College Hill, is primarily known to Brown students as the home of Du...
Until the 1970s, Fox Point was the focal point of the Cape Verdean community in Providence. Today, the neighborhood, which lies just south of Brown’s campus and a little ways down College Hill, is primarily known to Brown students as the home of Du...
On February 27, 2015, Russian opposition leader Boris Nemstov was gunned down near the Kremlin in Moscow. The shooting came the day before the former deputy prime minister and noted critic of President Vladimir Putin was supposed to lead a pr...
On February 27, 2015, Russian opposition leader Boris Nemstov was gunned down near the Kremlin in Moscow. The shooting came the day before the former deputy prime minister and noted critic of President Vladimir Putin was supposed to lead a pr...