The RVA Black Elders Project

The RVA Black Elders Telling Our Stories Project collection, contains interviews, photographs, summaries, transcripts, and other documentation of four African American community leaders in Chesterfield and Powhatan Counties, Virginia, and Richmond: Charles Barker, Myla Burgess, Jeanette Lesine, and Dr. Jacqueline McDonnough. Collection includes summaries and reflections by high school students who participated in the interviews, and photographs of a community celebration of the project. The RVA Black Elders Telling Our Stories Project was founded by Delores Kimbrough.

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Home is Everything

Home is a complex and wondrous concept. By documenting lived experiences, this site explores the intricate connection between home, housing, identity, and belonging. These stories provide a deeper understanding of Virginia’s cultural, social, and racial dynamics and amplify the voices of people who have lived through significant historical periods.

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