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S5, Ep 043 with Hannah Drake and Josh Miller of (Un)Known Project on using art to unearth the names of enslaved African descendants artwork

S5, Ep 043 with Hannah Drake and Josh Miller of (Un)Known Project on using art to unearth the names of enslaved African descendants

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Kicking off the new year, this episode features co-founders and leaders of (Un)Known Project, Hannah Drake and Josh Miller. (Un)Known Project is a Louisville, Kentucky artist-run nonprofit collaborative of IDEAS x Lab, whose mission is to use art to unearth the names, stories, histories and experiences of U.S. enslaved African descendants in order to support racial healing and reconciliation. The episode considers the use art installations and immersive experiences to tell a fuller and more accurate account of U.S. history of enslavement and its legacy today in the face of profound efforts to rewrite/ “white-wash” history. (Prod. Credit @Masauko). Episode sponsored by Give Black Alliance/NEBiP. Follow on IG: @ProfYndia and @JourneysB2B_Podcast The post S5, Ep 043 with Hannah Drake and Josh Miller of (Un)Known Project on using art to unearth the names of enslaved African descendants appeared first on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.

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