EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — February is Black History Month, when the nation honors the triumphs and struggles of African Americans.
From a Pawtucket native working in the nation’s capital to the Rhode Island National Guard’s first Black colonel, 12 News is showcasing how local people are paying tribute to the past while blazing their own trails today.
Watch “Honoring Black History: Sharing Our Stories” in the video above.
More local stories:
- From Pawtucket to Washington: RI native lands key White House job »
- Woonsocket woman makes history as first Black colonel in RI National Guard »
- How New Bedford became a stop on the Underground Railroad »
- Selfie museum boasts more than just a perfect backdrop »
- Longtime lab tech turned pastry chef takes leap of faith »
