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 Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025 1 min read Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour coming to Mountain View Community Garden this weekend Gene Marrano September 16, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025