Ann Clanton Communications

12/04/2025

12/03/2025

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS IS STILL OPEN
The Rhode Island Black Film Festival (RIBFF) is now accepting submissions for BELONGING: The 9th annual
Rhode Island Black Film Festival, April 14-19, in Providence and Newport. Rhode Island Black Film Festival is where storytellers from across the African diaspora come to premiere their work, connect with industry insiders, and be part of a powerful movement that celebrates Black voices, visions, and creativity.

We’re looking for bold, brilliant, and boundary-pushing films from filmmakers of African descent and those that explore the Pan African experience. All genres and formats are welcome—features, shorts, docs, animation, experimental, narratives, and everything in between.
Copy and paste this link to submit your film
https://filmfreeway.com/RhodeIslandBlackFilmFestival

11/22/2025

Friends,

The Winners Circle XR Academy presents a family friendly
This event is FREE, family-friendly, and open to the entire community.
Bring your kids, your families, your friends, your neighbors — EVERYONE is welcome.

📍 Centerville Bank Stadium
📅 Saturday, November 22
⏰ 10 AM to 12 PM
📍 200 Taft St., Pawtucket, RI 02860

Tomorrow’s event will be packed with hands-on STEAM experiences designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and pure excitement for learners of all ages. Families can explore:

• Robotics 🤖
• Art and Design 🎨
• Drones 🚁
• Coding 💻
• Esports 🎮
• Innovation Labs & XR Tech (AR, VR, and more!) ✨

Everything is interactive, fun, and built to inspire the next generation of Rhode Island innovators.

11/19/2025

Families — this is the grand finale you’ve been waiting for!

Winners’ Circle presents the last two RI STEAM Month Pop-Ups, and trust us, you do not want to miss these.

We’re talking hands-on fun, big energy, and prizes everywhere. Plus, we’ve teamed up with some incredible community partners who will be giving away gifts, resources, and information to help families and students thrive.

🔥 Providence STEAM Pop-Up

📍 The WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St., Providence
🗓 Thursday, November 20 | 3–5 PM

🔥 Pawtucket STEAM Pop-Up

📍 Centerville Bank Stadium, 200 Taft St., Pawtucket
🗓 Saturday, November 22 | 10 AM–12 PM

💡 What to Expect

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience packed with interactive stations and live demos in:
🤖 Robotics
🎮 Esports
🚁 Drones
🎨 Art & Design
💻 Coding
⚙️ Innovation Labs

And that’s not all — community organizations will also be on-site giving away resources, prizes, and opportunities for students and families.

These events are FREE, family-friendly, and the perfect way to celebrate innovation, creativity, and Rhode Island’s future!

Bring your kids. Bring their friends. Bring your energy. Let’s wrap up RI STEAM Month with two unforgettable events that will inspire and excite every student who walks through the doors.

Go to this link to sign up https://form.jotform.com/252814117442048

10/18/2025

Please join Brown University inaugural Frederick Lippitt Professor of Public Policy Professor Marion Orr's new book “Rise and Fall of America's Most Consequential Black Congressman, Charles C. Diggs, Jr. Congressman Diggs is a Detroit, Michigan native and the first Black Congressman from Michigan. Professor Orr and Superior Court Judge Edward Clifton (Ret.) will discuss "House of Diggs". A book signing and discussion with Associate Justice at Rhode Island Superior Court Edward Clifton (RET).

Ten years in writing and research, “Rise and Fall of America's Most Consequential Black Congressman, Charles C. Diggs is the first book about the Detroit native and civil rights activist. The Michigan Congressman Diggs was at the center of many events in civil rights and black politics.

Here is the link to the description of the book.
Among the highlights:
Founder of the Congressional Black Caucus
A staff person for the NAACP national office
The only federal official to attend the trial of Emmett Till's killers
Worked behind the scenes with Martin Luther King Jr.
Led the American anti-apartheid movement in the 1960s
Please call or email me (401-996-1166, [email protected]) to RSVP.
or by Going to this link.https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/14993101

Date: Thursday, November 6

Time: 6pm

Location: William Hall Library, 1825 Broad Street in Cranston.

Hope to see you there

09/28/2025

Thank you to the business owners, start ups who attended the grant writers session held in partnership with the RIStartUpWeek.Thank you to Annette, Jasmine and the entire RIHub team. It was a blast!

09/18/2025

In partnership with RIHub's StartUp, September 19-27, I am thrilled to bring this opportunity for a special grant writing workshop designed to assist non-profit organizations like yours in securing funding needed to expand your programs for 2026.
WHAT: A Grant Writing Boot Camp: Demystifying the Grant Application Process
This interactive session will cover the fundamentals of crafting successful grant proposals and help your team navigate the grant application process with confidence.
During this workshop, you will learn:
Basic principles of grant writing.
Researching grant opportunities
How to stay in compliance with your grantors
Grant reporting
Event date:Thursday September 25,
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Space is limited

All RI StartUp Week Registrations happen here. After you enter your contact information, you can select the Grant Writing Workshop.




Register here https://www.ristartupweek.com/ #/tickets?lang=en