RHODE ISLAND BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY

PROVIDENCE, RI

The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society (RIBHS) is a non-profit organization based in Providence, Rhode Island that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of Black Rhode Islanders. Founded in 1975, the organization's mission is to educate the public about the contributions of Black Rhode Islanders to the state's history and to provide a forum for discussion and reflection on contemporary issues facing the Black community.

RIBHS operates a museum and cultural center in Providence that houses a collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the African American experience in Rhode Island. The museum's exhibits cover a range of topics, including slavery and abolition, the Civil Rights Movement, and the contributions of Black Rhode Islanders to the arts, sciences, and politics.

In addition to its museum and cultural center, RIBHS also sponsors a variety of educational programs and events, including lectures, workshops, and cultural celebrations. The organization also maintains partnerships with other community organizations and institutions to promote greater understanding and appreciation of Black Rhode Islander's contributions to the state's history and culture.

Overall, the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society is an important cultural institution in Rhode Island that plays a vital role in preserving and promoting the history and culture of the state's Black community.

RHODE ISLAND BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PROVIDENCE RI. US MID #8404400198

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 33,017 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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RHODE ISLAND BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY
123 N MAIN ST 2ND FL
PROVIDENCE
RI
02903-1309

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