Newport Unveils Center for Black History

Newport, Rhode Island just dropped a historic bombshell on Juneteenth — the grand opening of the Edward W. Kane and Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History, nestled inside the 1797 Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House. This isn’t just a museum; it’s a reckoning with the city’s buried past — from enslaved Africans forced into attic quarters to the quiet resilience of Black families who built community against all odds. Spearheaded by local advocate Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes, who fought to center Black voices long ignored, the center is already hosting events to amplify stories that deserve to be heard — loud, proud, and unapologetically present. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a154942e69886d75