Not long enough ago, Black people were denied access to reading, writing, and formal interactions with letters. Yet, they found powerful alternatives to preserve and transmit their legacies. These constraints often led to the most compelling forms of creativity and storytelling.
In celebration of Juneteenth National Independence Day, curator Jada Simone Haynes will lead a conversation on the objects that inspired and are on display in Black Memory Scholar. This tour is meant to emphasize the importance of memory work and the preservation of Black communities, legacies, and stories within and outside “GLAM” institutions.