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	Founded in 1974, the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society was inspired by the spirit of the 1960's civil rights movement. Illuminating the contributions that African Americans have made, and the impact they have had in the shaping of our nation. The society is committed to the preservation of art, culture and the role that African Americans have had influencing the history of Rhode Island.
	The Black Heritage Society recognizes all African Americans especially the contribution of revoluntionary soliders who demonstrated courage and patriotism for the state and the nation, seeking freedom for our nations and for themselves. Expressive of the historic and uniform role that African Americans have played in our history.
	For over twenty years, the Black Heritage society has educated Rhode Islanders and the nation on the African experience by publications, music, plays, exhibits and other informative events. The Gallery and museum opens the gateway to an understanding of African culture with pieces of art works and historical artifacts. Concentrating primarily on the history of Rhode Island, also including Africa, the Caribbean Islands and Cape Verde Islands.

	For the upcoming year the Society has established an ongoing calender of events which included exhibits, forums, tours, book signings and Gala commemorating the historical and social implications featured in the film Amistad.   January 15, 1998 Forum "Let the Dialogue begin: A converstation on Race" (National Conference) January 29, 1998 Book signing Howard Jones, author of Mutiny on the Amistad January 29-February 28, 1998 Exhibits "Amistad Speaks: Dedication to the Keepers" February 14, 1998 Forum "Symposium for Youth on Diversity: Cross Cultural Perspectives" (National Conference) February 28,. 1998 Forum "A Dialogue from Within - Africa in the Diaspora" March 7, 1998 Conference "Amistad: Past and Present" TBA Gathering "Amistad - The Struggle to tell Our Story" April 26, 1998 Gala Event "The Spirit of the Amistad"
Black History Links	Guide to African American Heritage Preservation African American Historical Museum Afrigeneas The DeWitt Historical Society OHS/National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center Chattanooga African American Museum The Museum of African History Gum Springs Historical Society, Inc. Frederick Douglass Historical Society
OTHER COMMUNITY PROFILES Urban League of Rhode Island The Providence Black Repertory Company	This page was researched and produced by Nizelky Genao, as part of a project in Black Studies at Providence College.   Copyright © 1997, Program in Black Studies, Providence College.