TAP’s Black History Celebration has a different focus this year Gene Marrano February 7, 2019 1 min read A Black History Month Celebration that honors the “Hidden Jewels of the Roanoke Valley” features a soul food lunch and awards. More on TAP’s “new twist” for a 3-decade tradition from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Lack of Brexit deal being felt VirginiaNext: Denton: Virginia’s top Dems are casualties of their own party’s creations Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025