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The Boston Globe
Newport's Black History Center Shares Resilience
The article highlights the opening of the Edward W. Kane and Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History in Newport, Rhode Island, operated by the Newport Historical Society. Housed in a 329-year-old house, the center aims to explore Black life, culture, and history, connecting Newport’s past to the broader African diaspora. The initiative emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and preserving Black heritage, including artifacts like an African nkisi, and promotes understanding of the intertwined histories of Newport and communities like Porto-Novo in Benin.
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