Archiving the Black Diaspora: Makiba J. Foster Talks Community Webs with the Internet Archive
In partnership with the Archive-It, the Internet Archive presents an intimate discussion with Makiba J. Foster, manager of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) for Broward County Libraries. She discusses the important and impactful work of preserving Black culture found on the web. Through Makiba’s collaboration with the Internet Archive’s Community Webs program, she discusses how her work documenting a protest movement led to her building web archives related to the Black Diaspora. From the Black Lives Matter movement to hashtag viral culture, go behind the scenes with the activist librarian preserving memory to create a more inclusive account of history for future archive users. The event also features a musical performance by St. Louis’s own DJ, Educator, and best Jazz/R&B soul artist, Lamar Harris. Welcome and introduction by Joy Chesbrough, Director of Philanthropy, Internet Archive. Community Webs presentation by Lori Donovan, Community Programs Manager, Internet Archive.
