Happy Independence Day from Oasis International!

Every month and every day... there's something new happening in or around Oasis International. Information is key, knowledge is power and with each addition we hope to continue to build our community!

This Past Weekend...

United Youth Subcommittee Program Completion

It was a memorable event where the youth who are part of the UYS attended the final meeting and received their citations from Mayor Brett Smiley of Providence. The Mayor expressed his gratitude to all attendees and personally presented each of our youth with their citations in the presence of family and friends during the closing ceremony.

The event was filled with joy and celebration, featuring delicious food, a DJ, face painting, storytelling activities, and much more for the entire family to enjoy. In attendance from the Oasis Youth Teams were Sofia Alabede, Hope Badejo, Tyra Shode, and Wujuudat Balogun, an Oasis Young professional.

A big thank you to everyone who came to the recent Oasis No Menthol Sunday event. It was a tremendous success, and we're incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed to making it such a memorable day.

A special shout-out to Minister Pam Byrd of the RI Ministers Alliance and Religions House of Faith, the Oasis Youth Group, Dr. Celeste Terry-Lo, Chairperson of the Providence Human Relations Commission, Mr. Harold Omisore, President of Oasis International, and Tanya Gilbert of the Department of Health TCP Department. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the Oasis Board and staff members who attended, as well as Shannon and Elise from the Consultant firm to DOH.

The program's focus was on mobilizing menthol awareness within our community. By combining faith and medicine, we can truly save lives. Please keep an eye out for our next community conversation on the topic of mobilizing menthol awareness.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The 32th Annual African Summer Bash will take place on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at Dexter Training Field in Providence from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. This event is a collaborative effort of the City of Providence Dept of Arts, Culture & Tourism the African communities of Rhode Island & Oasis International -The African Center of Rhode Island.

Help us make this a fully representative Bash that will spotlight our magnificent cultures.

This year you will be entertained by DJ aSap, Cultural Dance groups, Traditional African Drums by Sidy Maiga, the Dominican Dance Group by Led by Iris Yinette; Igbo Ladies Dancers; Lydia Perez Yoruba Group-Puerto Rican Art, Oasis Youth Steppers, RI Black Story Tellers, RI Cape Verdean Heritage Dancers and other professional artists. There will be an

"Amazing Kids Zone" including an obstacle course, face painting, games and lots of fun games and surprises! Experience foods from various regions of African including Jollof Rice! So many to challenge your taste buds!

There will be a Providence Health Center Wellness Team onsite for the community in addition to the Neighborhood Health Plan of RI, Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, Butler Hospital Memory & Ageing. These professionals will provide health information and screenings. Come out and get your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol checked for free. Getting these simple screenings can identify a problem allowing for initial treatment and prevention of serious health problems.

The Summer Bash provides you the opportunity to network, find out what is new in the African Community. Come All to a Free Community Event!

Bring your blanket & chair - Enjoy yourself! It's time to enjoy our community. Many vendor opportunities are available.

Check out Oasis' Plans for 2025!

For more information on ways to support or join Oasis International call us at

(401) 421-1252 or (401) 302-0476

or email us at info@oasisri.org.