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we’re still 🤩 by the fact that @dorothyjberry.bsky.social and savannah wood were in conversation in person about dorothy’s book the house archives built in baltimore the other week and now we have these beautiful photos by justin timothy temple to share 🌹 www.weherepress.org/baltimore
still a few spots left for the house archives built in baltimore ~ @dorothyjberry.bsky.social in conversation with savannah wood at good neighbor 4/30, 7p. the evening includes a cash bar, complimentary snacks, and now sold out books available for purchase 🌹
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finally reading this beautiful book - "we constructed a house from static language centered on privileged experiences, and then we applied some cheap siding in the form of hastily thrown-together workarounds and inclusion committees. now we wonder why no one wants to move in and stay."
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As BIPOC have historically faced the brunt of unregulated industrial & tech revolutions, we are well-positioned to lead a conversation on the state of information sharing, the impact of AI on our communities, and imagine new possibilities.
Inspired by author Veronica G. Henry’s recent release The People’s Library, BIPOC information professionals will discuss libraries and archives roles as cultural anchors and tools of liberation as well as their thoughts on how artificial intelligence products are impacting their work.
THE FUTURE OF LIBRARIES Humanity, Technology, and the Stories We Preserve – A Panel Discussion, 04/25, 3p ET USA // with Gabby Womack, Laurainne Ojo-Ohikuare, Azad Namazie, Keshia Koech, & Edwin Lindo. Moderated by Veronica G. Henry (@veronicaghenry.bsky.social). Open to the public luma.com/ud0psx3b
Join us to learn about the vast responsibilities of the panelists, how to take advantage of local institutions, & what you should keep in mind if you choose to use generative AI.
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the recording from 'the future of libraries: humanity, technology, and the stories we preserve — a panel discussion' is now available 🔥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4awI...
BIG THANKS to the panelists / especially gabby womack for organizing! @bookish-afrolatina.bsky.social @veronicaghenry.bsky.social
after years of virtual events and rejuvenating social meet ups, last night was the first ever @wehere.bsky.social in person programmatic event. and the fact that it was author @dorothyjberry.bsky.social & savannah wood in conversation about the house archives built just makes it so much sweeter 🐝🍯
Come out to good neighbor for an evening with Dorothy Berry, one of the most vital voices in archival practice today, in conversation with Savannah Wood, for a…
