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Afro Charities at Work: Building Bridges through the AFRO American Newspaper Archives

The AFRO American Newspaper Archives represent one of the best preserved Black newspaper archives in the country, including approximately 3 million photographs, thousands of letters, rare audio recordings, and other ephemera related to the publishing business. Tune into this conversation between Savannah Wood, Executive Director of Afro Charities, and David Armenti, MCHC Director of Education, to learn more about how this nonprofit shares and preserves Black stories through artistic and educational projects, from exhibitions and educational resources at MCHC, to regional and national publications, youth journalism fellowships, and more. 

This virtual program is free and open to all audiences. Registration is required. After registering, an automated confirmation email will provide connection instructions.

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A photo of several women looking over a kaleidoscope quilt

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Behind the Seams: Textile Tour