Recipients of THRIVE award.
Newport Middle Passage Project was awarded a $,5000 grant from the state of Rhode Island, administered through the R.I. Humanities THRIVE program, given to organizations that “support and strengthen Rhode Island’s many diverse, dynamic communities.”
Victoria Johnson, co-chair of the Newport Middle Passage Port Marker Project, accepted the award for the organization.
The awards were presented at the Rhode Island State House on May 23, 2024. Secretary of State Gregg Amore and Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi made remarks.
RI Humanities Executive Director Elizabeth Francis noted, “Through the THRIVE program, we are thrilled to award these inaugural general operating support grants to small organizations that preserve and activate our many cultures, heritages, places, and stories in rural and urban communities across the state.”
