Smithfield unveils ‘James Chapman Way’ street sign honoring first Black mayor

Famous street in Barranquilla will be renamed Shakira Avenue; there is a stir in the city by the decision TuBarco News The mayor announced the homage to the pop superstar. Caribbean News. The iconic 72nd Street in Barranquilla will be renamed Shakira Avenue, in honor of the renowned barranquilera artist who has taken the name of her hometown to international stages. The announcement was made by Mayor Alejandro Char during the beginning of the wo…

Smithfield unveils ‘James Chapman Way’ street sign honoring first Black mayor

A sign reading “James Chapman Way” now sits atop the Quail Street signpost in Smithfield’s Lakeside Heights neighborhood off Great Spring Road. The March 19 unveiling of the town’s tribute to its first African American mayor occurred on the three-year anniversary of Chapman’s death. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Smithfield Mayor Mike Smith. The Town Council voted last year to rename Quail Street to honor Chapman. Quail, according to the T…