Stages of Freedom, the Providence-based nonprofit known for its downtown museum and bookstore as well as its swim empowerment program providing free swim lessons for low-income youth, is closing its brick-and-mortar location.
The organization announced the closure this week in a letter from its board of directors. According to the letter, the location at 10 Westminster Street will close on Sunday, June 14, after the building was sold to a new owner.
“Many of you know that founders Ray Rickman and Robb Dimmick have dedicated more than forty years to this work and to preserving and sharing Black history and culture. That work will continue,” board members write in the letter…