Why preserving the oral legacies of Black America is a race against time
The profound stories of Black history in the US face the threat of disappearing forever. This video explores the vital work being done to document and protect these essential, yet often overlooked, American legacies.
Julieanna L. Richardson, the founder of The HistoryMakers, discusses the critical mission to safeguard African American history. As the creator of the nation's most extensive video-based archive of Black oral histories, Richardson highlights how much of this rich past remains unknown to the wider public.
The presentation emphasizes the necessity of active documentation. Without monumental efforts to preserve these personal accounts, these incredible legacies risk being lost to future generations.
Source: Julieanna L. Richardson: The mission to safeguard Black history in the US
