Rhode Island
Rhode Island Slave History Medallions' Newport Black History Walking Tours, NHS exhibit illuminate untold history
The voices of tradesmen and women, ropemakers, masons, and carpenters highlight a new tour and exhibit, illuminating the history of early Black Americans and its ongoing impact in Rhode Island.
Until now, their personal narratives and experiences here have been largely unknown. But their voices — tradesmen and women, ropemakers, masons, and carpenters who built the city into a bustling destination for commerce — highlight a new tour and exh... [9406 chars]