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
Rhode Island leaders offer advice for soon-to-be Governor Dan McKee
Hereâs how they think he can meet the moment as Rhode Islandâs next governor
By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated January 8, 2021, 10:03 a.m.
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Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mckee, left, is presented with a Certificate of Honor by Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, president of the Federation of World Peace and Love, a gala dinner co-organized by Council for Justice, Equality and Peace and FOWPAL, in New York on Feb. 19, 2020.Stuart Ramson/Associated Press
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