Black History Month in Newport: Celebrating the Legacy of African-American Owners and Operators
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on February 4, 2024
February is Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, an annual time to celebrate the achievements, and a time for recognizing the central role, of African Americans in U.S. history.
During the month of February, What’s Up Newp is using our platform to highlight and recognize the achievements by local African Americans.
Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group, brings us a look at the businesses that were owned and operated by Newport men and women of color.
