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