Synatra Smith, project manager for the NJ Black Heritage Trail, discusses the initiative to highlight Black history, heritage and culture. Presented in partnership with Not in Our Town Princeton.
This program will be presented in person and virtually. To attend virtually, please register here. There is no need to register to attend in person.
The New Jersey Historical Commission established the Black Heritage Trail “to promote awareness and appreciation of Black history, heritage and culture (by highlighting) Black heritage sites through historical markers and a trail-like path that connects the stories of Black life and resiliency.”
From the presenter:
Dr. Synatra Smith is a cultural anthropologist exploring extended reality and other digital tools to enhance African American art, history, and culture. She sits at the intersection of researcher; gallery, library, archive, and museum (GLAM) professional; and digital humanities practitioner. Storytelling and narrative-building are central to her work and her goal is to identify ways to engage target user communities throughout the life of these projects through more inclusive means that integrate feedback loops and myriad learning styles.
