The African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard is partnering with 5D Ventures, a Black financial coaching business, to offer financial literacy workshops on the Island. Chris Edgerly, founder of 5D Ventures, will focus on the basics of personal finance and shopping for a loan.

The partnership between the local nonprofit and the socially-responsible finance firm is inspired by stories of the past generations of working class African Americans who bought property and built businesses on Martha’s Vineyard. Participation will be available for African Americans seeking to continue that tradition.

The workshops are held as part of the 25th anniversary of the African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard. For more information, contact African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard at lightingthetrail@gmail.com.