Queer On Campus – NOW QUEER CURRENTS
Who are we?
Queer On Campus is a podcast about current and pressing issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community both on and off campus here at Roger Williams University. Hosted by Kali Blackerby with Brenna Medeiros and other special guests and interviewees. Queer on Campus addresses the most current and important issues surrounding the LGBTQ+ community both on and off the Roger Williams University Campus.
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Queer and Trans Resource and Advocacy Center
As an extension of Roger Williams University’s Intercultural Center, the QTRAC is the office of the University that is tasked with being the central hub for queer-centric student & employee enrichment and advocacy.
The QTRAC takes the lead in providing Safe Zone Training for the RWU community. Students, staff, and faculty learn about topics related to gender identity, sexuality, and allyship during these trainings. The goal is to provide the necessary skills and knowledge folks need to interact appropriately across differences of gender and sexuality during their daily lives, as well as, advocate for systemic and institutional equity.
Directly meeting the unique needs of queer and trans students on campus is a key aspect of the QTRAC’s purpose. This support can take the form of their Kinship Collective Mentor program, their signature events, and their Queer and Trans Living-Learning Community, and advising various student groups that promote LGBTQIA+ equity.
You can find more inforinformation at https://www.rwu.edu/life-at-rwu/community/qtrac
Follow the QTRAC on Instagram to stay up-to-date on the latest events and information from the center: @rwu_qtrac
Queer RI
This site has been created in collaboration with multiple community members in Rhode Island and nearby in hopes of gathering as many LGBTQ+ resources in one place as possible. Many of the resources listed are geared towards children, adolescents, young adults, and parents/families. The resources are for any and all gender diverse identities and individuals, including trans*, non binary, gender fluid, questioning, agender, Two-Spirit, genderqueer, and all other identities; as well as allies, family members, and friends of gender diverse individuals.
You can find out more at queerri.com
RI State LGBTQIA+ Resource Page
In collaboration with Prevent Suicide RI, the state government has published a list of resources for LGBTQ+ People.
You can find those at https://preventsuicideri.org/get-help/resources/lgbtq-people
Youth Pride RI
Youth Pride, Inc. is a nonprofit in Rhode Island specifically dedicated to meeting the needs of LGBTQIA+ Youth 24 and under.
Youth Pride, Inc.’s mission is to meet the unique, ongoing needs of LGBTQ+ youth and young adults through direct service, support, advocacy, and education.
You can find more information at https://www.youthprideri.org/
More to listen to
The Fight for Feeling Accepted
Depending on the environment, coming out is a hard task. Being a good ally goes beyond using the right pronouns and respecting others; it takes engaging with the community, learning about the history, and simply being a good friend. To expand on being a good ally, Ron and Sandra Richard of PFLAG, a non-profit organization based in Greater Providence, discuss the importance of allyship
The future of technology in the classroom
Welcome to the very first episode of Tech in Education. In this series, we explore how technology has shaped — and continues to shape — learning in our schools and what that means for parents, teachers, and students. In today’s episode, we take a look back at the history and evolution of educational technology and where it’s headed next. To help guide the conversation and gain helpful insight, we’ve interviewed Dr. Katherine Blagden, an education professor here at Roger Williams University and a specialist in technology and artificial intelligence, who shares her expertise on how these tools are changing the classroom.
Brown University’s Plan to Rebuild and Restrengthen
Three months after the December 2025 shooting at Brown University, officials say their focus is on strengthening campus safety while supporting community healing. Brown has switched from traditional keys to a card access system, expanded its blue light emergency phone, added more cameras, and launched a campus-wide road map called “Brown Ever True.”
Rhode Island Director of Transportation Peter Alviti Steps Down
Peter Alviti, Director of RIDOT, is retiring on February 27th. In Peter Alviti’s letter of resignation, it said Rhode Island had met its goal of having less than 10 percent deficient bridges, but a WPRI target investigation concluded that RIDOT removed over 700 bridges from their quarterly progress reports, altering the percentage of bridges in good condition.
Rhode Island’s Local Weekly Stories (2/8/26 – 2/14/26)
Middle School and High School ID cards may have the phone numbers of the national suicide prevention lifeline, and the substance abuse and mental health services administration hotline.
Infants in the Neo-Natal Intensive care unit in Providence were dressed up for Valentines day in outfits made by volunteers from a non-profit group, Project Sweet Peas.
Students, friends, campus leaders, and anybody with a valid campus id gathered on February 7th to remember and honor Ella Cook and Mukhammadaziz Umorzokov.
Progress and Challenges in Rhode Island’s Child Welfare System
Currently, Rhode Island’s child welfare system shows signs of improvement, with declines in child mistreatment and repeat maltreatment over the past decade. However, challenges remain, including high child removal rates and a growing reliance on less stable foster care placements. These issues disproportionately affect vulnerable children and families, particularly those experiencing economic hardship, substance use, or mental health challenges. While the state has introduced prevention-focused efforts like the PACE plan to strengthen families and reduce out-of-home placements, continued investment and accountability are critical to ensuring long-term stability for children.
Fred Korematsu’s Story Highlights Current Civil Injustice.
Fred Korematsu Day is used as a reminder to protect minorities and to fight for what is right. Several important guest speakers spoke on why Korematsu’s legacy is important today and what the younger generation can do to help spread his story and the message that goes along with it.
RWU Club Hockey Celebrates Senior Players
The RWU Hawks took on the Connecticut College Camels last Saturday. The game was also the Hawks senior night game, celebrating 7 graduating seniors. The Hawks were defeated 7-1.
Rhode Island’s Housing Crisis by the Numbers
Rising home prices, limited supply, and stagnant wages are pushing housing out of reach for renters and buyers across the state Housing Conditions in Rhode Island Data Story: Housing has become one of the most significant issues facing Rhode Island today, and the data...
Juvenile Hearing Boards Are Navigating Juvenile Justice With a New Approach
“This story is a part of the Solutions Journalism Network Media Challenge, where we report on mental health within the juvenile justice and foster care systems.” Currently, 30 out of 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island offer Juvenile Hearing Boards, an alternative to...