Historical Society Lecture Shows How History Can Be Reclaimed and Interpreted through Newport s Rich Cultural Heritage hamlethub.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from hamlethub.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Legislation calling for the teaching of Black history and heritage goes before the Rhode Island House next week and is expected to win passage. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Anastasia Williams, D-Providence, has the backing of House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and House Finance Chairman Marvin Abney.
The legislation is the culmination of six years of work by the 1696 Historical Commission, led by Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea in partnership with the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, Rhode Island College, the Rhode Island Historical Society and the Newport Historical Society.
The commission submitted a report to the General Assembly and Gov. Gina Raimondo. Since then, a task force has been assembling the historical and educational materials to build a curriculum.
By Keith Stokes
Keith Stokes, a resident of Newport, is vice president of the 1696 Heritage Group and a member of The Journal’s advisory group for “Our Hidden History.” Reach him at keithnpt@gmail.com
This past summer we witnessed worldwide Black Lives Matter and social justice protests. This movement dramatically demonstrated for people of African heritage that the right to be heard is part of building a more just society. The struggle for this right has been carried out for centuries, including here in Rhode Island. Before achieving solidarity and action, we need to listen and learn from those who led in that struggle.
Keith Stokes (pictured) will lead the discussion.
The Rhode Island Black Business Association is hosting A History of Black Business in Rhode Island in January.
Presented by Keith Stokes and the 1696 Heritage Group, the event will take place on January 26 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. History is the collective memory of its entire people and throughout the year, citizens must recognize the important roles that people of all walks of life played in the building of our city, state, and our nation, said RIBBA. The documented contributions of African American men, women, and families to Rhode Island’s civic and economic well-being is a story worth sharing, particularly during these present times of social and economic unrest GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST
Andy Lopusnak
Wednesday June 29, 2011
Week 16 featured three games were decided by a single point, while four others were blowouts of at least 20 or more points. Jacksonville won the American Conference regular season crown and its record-breaking 13th straight game, Cleveland handed San Jose the second worst defeat in AFL history, Tommy Grady hit the century mark and Orlando s playoff streak might be in jeopardy. This and much more await you in this week s Breaking it Down.
SHARKS CLAIM #1 SEED IN AMERICAN CONFERENCE AGAIN
In just two seasons in the AFL, the Jacksonville Sharks have not just won the always-tough South Division that features AFL legacy teams in Tampa Bay and Orlando, but have claimed the top seed in the American Conference portion of the playoffs both years. Saturday s 25-point win over Tampa Bay marked the Sharks 13th straight win, which is a new AFL record for consecutive wins in a season. In four games against the five-time ArenaBowl champions, Jacksonvi