“It is an honor to do this work, and support an organization that preserves and nurtures the archive while inviting intergenerational voices to be part of this collective, community conversation. For me, it is also a way to pay homage to the neighborhood that was part of my grandma’s childhood.
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Our KinFolk
Volunteers are the lifeblood of BBA, giving their time and energy to help document stories, organize events, and engage the community in meaningful ways.
Volunteer
“To be part of Black Bottom Archives, preserving these stories is to ensure that we continue to weave together the richness of our existence, become keepers of our collective memory, keeping these threads from unraveling.”