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Episode 3: Extra-Ordinary Heritage Holders and Cultural Stewardship With Leslie Guy

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 inContinue reading “Episode 3: Extra-Ordinary Heritage Holders and Cultural Stewardship With Leslie Guy “

Episode 2 Bonus: Uncovering More With Archeologist Dr. Ayana Flewellen

With so much to unpack from the last episode with Dr. Ayana Flewellen, we wanted to keep the conversation going in this special bonus episode! Here, Dr. Flewellen gives hosts Kayla Henry-Griffin and Nylah Byrd details about her upcoming book project. Her book is tentatively titled “The Will to Adorn Black Women and Sartorial PracticeContinue reading “Episode 2 Bonus: Uncovering More With Archeologist Dr. Ayana Flewellen”

Episode 2: Archiving Everyday Blackness with Dr. Ayana Omilade Flewellen

Guests in this episode include Dr. Ayana Flewellen—an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Stanford University, an archaeologist, a storyteller, and a co-founder of the Society of Black Archaeologists— and Ariana Makau (Conservator Spotlight), President & Founder of Nzilani Glass Conservation. Our hosts explore how ordinary objects, experiences, and practices hold extraordinary significance in Black culture,Continue reading “Episode 2: Archiving Everyday Blackness with Dr. Ayana Omilade Flewellen”

Episode 1: Conservation or Preservation? with Dr. Kwesi Daniels

Guests in this episode include Dr. Kwesi Daniels – Associate Professor and Department Head of Architecture at Tuskegee University – and LaStarsha McGarity (Conservator Spotlight), Conservator and Co-Director of the Legacy Museum at Tuskegee University Our hosts Kayla Henry-Griffin and Nylah Byrd introduce us to Preservation for the People and what it means to beContinue reading “Episode 1: Conservation or Preservation? with Dr. Kwesi Daniels”

Meet the Podcast Team

Nylah Byrd, Host Kayla Henry-Griffin, Host Assistant Conservator of Objects and Programs Assistant at Balboa Art Conservation Center Nylah (she/her/hers) is an early career conservator with an interest in the intersections of social justice and Art Conservation. She is a founding member of the Black Art Conservators group and is particularly passionate about public engagementContinue reading “Meet the Podcast Team”