The Virginia Commonwealth University Department of African American Studies, in collaboration with the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, is inviting all African Americans, 90-years of age and above, who were born and raised in Richmond and/or the surrounding area, to participate in a Richmond African American Oral History Project.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, 11 June 2010
All African American Seniors (90+) who grew up in or around Richmond in the early 1900’s are invited to have their personal stories filmed for Richmond African American Oral History Project
Includes all African-Americans born and raised in Richmond and the surrounding areas
(Richmond, Virginia) - The Virginia Commonwealth University Department of African American Studies, in collaboration with the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, is inviting all African Americans, 90-years of age and above, who were born and raised in Richmond and/or the surrounding area, to participate in a Richmond African American Oral History Project.
For this project, the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of African American Studies will videotape each participant so that future generations will have access to the wealth of knowledge and information contained in their personal stories and experiences.
For the convenience of participants, the filming will be done in the homes of persons interested in participating. All African Americans, 90-years of age and above, who were born and raised in Richmond and/or the surrounding area, are invited and encouraged to participate in this important history project and to share their story with the world for future generations.
All citizens are invited to tell their family members, neighbors and friends about this project and encourage and assist with their participation.
CONTACT For More information, please contact Dr. Shawn O. Utsey, Ph.D.,
Chairman, Virginia Commonwealth University Department of African American Studies, Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Psychology, at: 804.828.4150 (tel); or soutsey@vcu.edu (email)
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
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