Finding our stories – a Black perspective
A discussion about researching Black history that is not conventional and how to work with fellow archivists, librarians, performers and academics. The key? Tell EVERYONE what you are doing and TALK to your elderss
Given the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, Kristine Maitland founded Many Black Histories as a means to offer a range of presentations on a variety of areas of Black history. She is available for high school presentations, workshops, festivals, and conferences Let’s discuss what is right for you. Click Contact me to get in touch.
What Granny Told Mom – a look at World War II (CHY4U/C)
Kristine Maitland discusses her maternal grandmother’s contributions and experiences in England during the World War II, and explores that of Black soldiers and volunteers globally during this time.
Trumpeter, Gondolier, Innkeeper, Knight
In this presentation, attendees learn about presence of Africans in the European and Middle Eastern world in the 15th and 16th centuries. When looking at the documentation and visual representation of Black people both as enslaved and and freed people.
Before the Met: Black contributions to fashion.
In this discussion, we look at the excitement created by the Met gala and the theme of Black Dandism and who was remembered (André Leon Talley) and who was left out.
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