Black in Historic Preservation

A network of Historic Preservation Professionals, Tradespeople, Students + Citizens who identify as Black . #BlackInHistoricPreservation . from @wrkSHapkiloWatt

[Black in Historic Preservation @BlackInHistPres]

Congratulations are in order to the African American Heritage Preservation Foundation, Inc. (AAHPF), a US-based not-for-profit organization.

They are the recipient of the Inaugural Black in Historic Preservation Grant, administered by @wrkSHapkiloWatt!

[American Historical Association @AHAhistorians]

The program for #AHA25 is available to browse! This year’s annual meeting will feature nearly 550 sessions and events—an all-time record. Join us in New York on January 3-6, 2025. https://t.co/XESqLi15e0

[APT Preservation @aptpreservation]

Can wood really be improved upon? That's this week's #ArchiveThursday question.

APT’s Building Technology Heritage Library includes several catalogues about engineered wood and anchors to make them most effective. To learn more: https://t.co/VNZQoogYoc.

[Black in Historic Preservation @BlackInHistPres]

Telling fuller histories includes the way we name historic / heritage sites in the archives.

That's why "(un)Redaction Call to Action" to ask the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission to change the landmark designation name they chose for a Bronx site matters. Sign the petition.

[APT Preservation @aptpreservation]

Who is ready for #ArchiveThursday? Today we’re talking about joist hangers! How long have joist hangers been around? In fact, joist hangers have been in use since at least 1891.

[Black in Historic Preservation @BlackInHistPres]

Join us for our Inaugural Member Talk.
Thurs., Sept. 12, 2024
6:15pm EST - 7:30pm EST

"Black Ecologies + the Great Dismal Swamp"
a graduate thesis by Tarin Jones

More info + Registration:
https://t.co/ynKoAsyrwk

[Black in Historic Preservation @BlackInHistPres]

Join us for our Inaugural Member Talk.
Thurs., Sept. 12, 2024
6:15pm EST - 7:30pm EST

"Black Ecologies + the Great Dismal Swamp"
a graduate thesis by Tarin Jones

More info + Registration:
https://t.co/ynKoAsyrwk

[NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission @nyclandmarks]

Today is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. NYC's history is defined both by its involvement in the trade of enslaved persons and goods produced by enslaved labor, and by its significant efforts to abolish these practices nationwide. 🧵1/3

[Alabama AA Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium @AAACRHSC]

Worship Service Aug 11, 2024

Mount Zion AME Zion Church

We support our church heritage sites not only for their past, but for the present as well. Sharing their virtual worship services allows you to experience them first hand.

See link to watch ➡️ https://t.co/TtLzkZ1HQf

[Black in Historic Preservation @BlackInHistPres]

To support pay equity within Black in Historic Preservation, paying members + supporters have access to full Job Board details, such as company demographics + compensation data.

Interested in the listing or advertising?
More info here + thanks: https://t.co/0iRAx4S2WG

[Black in Historic Preservation @BlackInHistPres]

New on Black in Historic Preservation's Job Board:
The Municipal Art Society of New York (@MASNYC) is seeking a
:: Preservation Intern
Thank you, MAS, for supporting pay equity + racial equity by advertising your Preservation Intern opportunity on the Job Board!

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

Some thoughts for #academics on the #jobmarket from the POV of someone who has served on several search committees. A thread (in no particular order)

[Black in Historic Preservation @BlackInHistPres]

Black in Historic Preservation's Founder k. kennedy Whiters, AIA's publication in Commonplace Journal:

[Preservation Action @PreservationAct]

Preservation Action's Grassroots Survey results are in! Notably, take a look at the top four issues respondents found important. What are your top issues?

These findings will help guide our advocacy moving forward. Sign up for our mailing list! https://t.co/y6BGLRfFEo

[Black in Historic Preservation @BlackInHistPres]

To support pay equity within Black in Historic Preservation, paying members + supporters have access to full Job Board details, such as company demographics + compensation data.

Interested in the listing or advertising?
More info here + thanks: https://t.co/0iRAx4S2WG

[Black in Historic Preservation @BlackInHistPres]

New on Black in Historic Preservation's Job Board:
The Municipal Art Society of New York (@MASNYC) is seeking a
:: Preservation Intern
Thank you, MAS, for supporting pay equity + racial equity by advertising your Preservation Intern opportunity on the Job Board!

[Black in Historic Preservation @BlackInHistPres]

Black in Historic Preservation presents
suggestions for heritage sites to engage the general public with their site:

Keepin' It Spicy at Heritage Sites

Suggestion No. 1:
Host a night of fun + games, featuring musical chairs at @bryantparknyc and @nypl
https://t.co/xRIKf4VrEZ

[Black in Historic Preservation @BlackInHistPres]

Black in Historic Preservation presents
suggestions for heritage sites to engage the general public with their site:

Keepin' It Spicy at Heritage Sites, No. 2:
Film a Music Video, featuring Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" filmed at Compton's Civic Center
https://t.co/OhX8STH0Cg

[Black in Historic Preservation @BlackInHistPres]

Keepin' It Spicy at Heritage Sites: Film a Music Video also appears on Black in Historic Preservation's Substack as:

"I'm Black in Historic Preservation ...
of course, I paid extra attention to the architecture in Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' video"

https://t.co/OXJ7ZeQ9mx

[Black in Historic Preservation @BlackInHistPres]

Keepin' It Spicy at Heritage Sites: Film a Music Video also appears on Black in Historic Preservation's Substack as:

"I'm Black in Historic Preservation ...
of course, I paid extra attention to the architecture in Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' video"

https://t.co/OXJ7ZeQ9mx

[Black in Historic Preservation @BlackInHistPres]

Black in Historic Preservation presents
suggestions for heritage sites to engage the general public with their site:

Keepin' It Spicy at Heritage Sites, No. 2:
Film a Music Video, featuring Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" filmed at Compton's Civic Center
https://t.co/OhX8STH0Cg