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Local archivists in Arizona are working to ensure better representation of the experiences and histories of Black Arizonans through the Arizona State University’s Community-Driven Archives Initiative. The initiative aims to create a collection of information from the Black community living in Arizona. The project, known as the Black Collections project, was started a few years ago to educate and engage Arizona’s Black community.
Preserving Black Arizonans’ History: ASU’s Community-Driven Archives Initiative
In Tempe, Arizona, local archivists are diligently striving to enhance the representation of Black Arizonans’ experiences and histories. They are gathering stories from individuals living and thriving in Arizona as part of the Arizona State University’s Community-Driven Archives Initiative, a unique project aimed at collating a rich collection of information.
The initiative launched the Black Collections project few years back, intending to educate and engage the local Black community, and contribute to understanding and celebrating Arizona’s diverse history.
According to ASU, building this infrastructure and fostering relationships with historically marginalized communities requires time, patience, and a fervent passion to instigate change. And it’s not just about passion alone; the process also demands the involvement of highly trained students, staff, and professionals to ensure the project’s success.
For readers interested in learning more about this unique initiative, a detailed exploration of the project is provided in the video player above.
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