A Black History of the Web and Archiving Our Existence
Panelists will discuss how Black people have contributed to the development of the Internet, including contributions to the Internet economy, the social and cultural fabric of the web, and technology innovations. From contributing the nascent internet to Black blogging and the development of Black social media platforms, innovations from Black sex workers, online organizing around police brutality and other justice-related issues, and the dominance of Black cultural expression on the web, the contributions from Black people to the development of the Internet and online culture is undeniable. Our distinguished panelists will share their knowledge as scholars, activists, and memory workers in a conversation that will help to ground us in the Black history of the web as we explore the possibilities for archiving these current and future histories. Panelists will also offer their thoughts on the possibilities and the challenges for archiving Black people’s online experiences.
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April 30, 2025 11:00 AM EDT