TAP’s Black History Celebration has a different focus this year Gene Marrano February 7, 2019 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Lack of Brexit deal being felt VirginiaNext: Denton: Virginia’s top Dems are casualties of their own party’s creations Related Stories Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026 Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026