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Charles Roberts poses for a portrait at Patriots Park in Portsmouth, RI, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Roberts is the founder of the RI Slave History Medallions Project. Patriots Park marks the site of the Battle of Rhode Island and honors the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, also known as The Black Regiment.

Newport celebrates Juneteenth and living history with two days of events

by Cheryl Hatch June 17, 2023February 14, 2024

Events will be held around Rhode Island this weekend in honor of the federal Juneteenth holiday. Several are being hosted in Newport, organized by the Rhode Island Slave History Medallions project.

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