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- An accessible, softcover volume which takes up the "unfinished conversation" about what is it to be a descendent member of the Black Community in Newport, RI, what this reveals about the legacy of colonialism and slavery in shaping Newport today, and why these histories matter.The Newport Center for Black History is housed in the city's oldest documented home at the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House (ca. 1697), and celebrates the contributions of Black Newporters in creating the city's rich culture, both in the past and today.
- About the Author: Akeia de Barros Gomes is director, Newport Center for Black History, The Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House, Newport, RI.
- 128 Pages
- History, African American
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Book Synopsis
An accessible, softcover volume which takes up the "unfinished conversation" about what is it to be a descendent member of the Black Community in Newport, RI, what this reveals about the legacy of colonialism and slavery in shaping Newport today, and why these histories matter.
The Newport Center for Black History is housed in the city's oldest documented home at the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House (ca. 1697), and celebrates the contributions of Black Newporters in creating the city's rich culture, both in the past and today. Echoes from the Attic focuses on stories and contributions from scholars and from members of the Descendent Community in Newport. Telling a complete and inclusive history of Newport involves celebrating the contributions of Black Newporters in creating the city's vibrant culture - then and now, and advances the kind of storytelling, scholarship, education, and community engagement that are reflected within these pages.
About the Author
Akeia de Barros Gomes is director, Newport Center for Black History, The Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House, Newport, RI.
Rebecca Bertrand is executive director, Newport Historical Society, RI.
Kaela Bleho is collections and digital access manager, Newport Historical Society, RI.
Barrymore Anthony Bogues is director of the Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice, Brown University.
Zoe Hume is a doctoral candidate in the Museum Education and Visitor- Centered Curation program at Florida State University.
Victoria Johnson is co-founder and chair of the Newport Middle Passage Port Marker Project.
