In the third episode of “Preservation for the People,” hosts Kayla Henry-Griffin and Nylah Byrd explore how ordinary objects, experiences, and practices hold extraordinary significance in Black culture, challenging the mainstream focus on Black excellence by celebrating Black mediocrity and authenticity. The episode sheds light on how everyday Blackness is preserved and valued.
Guests in this episode include Leslie Guy — a cultural steward and self-proclaimed art rebel. Leslie is the Principal of Leslie Guy Consultancy, a company that serves as a connector between communities by creating meaningful and relevant programming to advocate for ethical approaches to culturally sensitive collections stewardship — and Rita Cofield (Conservator Spotlight) — Associate Project Specialist at the Getty working on the African American Historic Places, Los Angeles project
Join Kayla and Nylah in unpacking how we can begin to break down barriers to conservation with Leslie Guy. In this episode, Leslie discusses her community preservation career in the museum and cultural heritage fields. She not only speaks to the importance of community stewards and heritage holders in her work but also the need for investment in these Back cultural spaces.
Preservation for the People is hosted by Kayla Henry-Griffin and Nylah Byrd. This podcast episode was made possible thanks to the UCLA Racial and Social Justice Seed Grant and is produced by Andrew Callaway and Deqah Hussein-Wetzel of Urbanist Media, a 501c(3) nonprofit that preserves place through story.
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