History as Healing: Reclaiming Stories of Black Resistance and Resilience in Public Space.  

Join us online for an engaging discussion as we delve into the rich history of the Flatbush African Burial Ground with our speaker, public historian Shanna Sabio.

Located at the intersection of Bedford and Church Avenues in the heart of Flatbush, this sacred space served as the final resting place for enslaved and free Black individuals in Brooklyn from the mid-1600s to the mid-1800s.

Together, we'll explore trauma-informed strategies to preserve Black history by placing it within the broader context of national and global narratives using the Flatbush African Burial Ground as an example.

Black Historic Sites in Conversation is a series of virtual talks in collaboration with different Black heritage sites & cultural centers in the greater NYC area, about the ongoing work of preserving, interpreting, and celebrating Black history and historical figures.

This program is supported by the Mellon Foundation.