Ve'Amber D. Miller

I have 🐶 named Mulligan. He's my son. MA Public History; BA Archaeology and Creative Writing 🤓🏛 She/Her. 👍🏾 Writer for Project: AEGIS ⚔. Link below!

[Ve'Amber D. Miller @artifactsandpen]

My twitter is for:
1. History, public history, Digital PH, Museums, etc.
2. I am the head writer for Project: AEGIS (https://t.co/0ZILucd3K8), other personal writing projects, and others' art/work I admire.
3. Social justice and activism, staying informed.
Enjoy!
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[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

One in every four cowboys was believed to be a Black man released from slavery despite the stories told in popular books and movies although the most famous cowboys of the old west were white.

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[Ve'Amber D. Miller @artifactsandpen]

It's happening! The comic my spouse and I co-created has re-launched on our website. Woohoo! 🙌🏾

[Block Club Chicago @BlockClubCHI]

Emmit’s Irish Pub, one of the best-known Irish pubs in the country, is closing after 26 years in River West. https://t.co/8D1ZYokK3z

[National Park Service @NatlParkService]

Happy Retirement, Betty!

Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active ranger in the National Park Service at age 100, retired today after a remarkable career. Learn more: https://t.co/sUOb3R5ZFQ

📸Betty Reid Soskin @RosieRiveterNPS

[Ve'Amber D. Miller @artifactsandpen]

Untangling Race From Hair https://t.co/Mh8eh6zPs0 via @sapiens_org

[Block Club Chicago @BlockClubCHI]

The entire student body at one of Pilsen’s largest high school was surprised with full rides to college. https://t.co/Am4DUuvgwG

[Ve'Amber D. Miller @artifactsandpen]

Finally got to watch the first webisode of the Folded Map: Bungalow Twins! Such important conversations happening. https://t.co/KeL0gcrW8k

[Ve'Amber D. Miller @artifactsandpen]

Something I feel came up often every time museums and ethics came up in classroom discussions. https://t.co/R9IJLYhH68 via @sapiens_org

[Ve'Amber D. Miller @artifactsandpen]

I was interviewed by South Side Weekly!
https://t.co/mA7dicc646

[maya cade @mayascade]

some news: today, i’m excited to launch https://t.co/lznpLOtC9b. this ever-expanding black film archive provides history and context to over 200 black films made from 1915 to 1979 currently streaming.

every description on the site is lovingly written & researched by me.

[Margaret Middleton @magmidd]

As a designer who consults with museums on gender inclusive practice, I am often asked about signage and icons. Here are some of my top recs for easy swaps you can make for a more gender inclusive visitor experience:

[Megan (They/Them) @MuseumGeek95]

Y'all museum staff everywhere - Keep your visitor services team in mind. They are your direct connection to your guests and they are the eyes and ears of your museum. Don't just listen to their managers, talk to the hosts and docents and get their input.

[Ve'Amber D. Miller @artifactsandpen]

It's graduation day! 🎓🙏🏾👩🏾‍🎓

Photos by: Asia Dye ( @avdoodles ) @ Chicago, Illinois https://t.co/5B8opRQV2B

[Ve'Amber D. Miller @artifactsandpen]

Thank you to @DomoLuv_xoxo for the new profile picture! #supportblackartists

[Ve'Amber D. Miller @artifactsandpen]

@MuseumSavvy @nellstra

[Joukowsky Institute @brownarchaeolog]

SURVEY RESPONSE REQUESTED!
Identifying the Hidden Costs of Archaeological Field Schools: Seeking information on student experiences with the costs of archaeological field schools, including those unable to attend field school due to exclusionary factors:

https://t.co/IeWa89PJUo

[Ve'Amber D. Miller @artifactsandpen]

I always love sharing this tweet. #BlackHistoryMonth

[Dust-to-Digital @dusttodigital]

Remembering gospel pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, born 104 years ago. When asked about music in the 1960s, she said, “Oh, these kids and rock & roll — that is just sped up rhythm & blues. I've been doing that forever.“ In 2018, she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

[Ve'Amber D. Miller @artifactsandpen]

I always wondered why I drank grape juice at my mom's Baptist church vs. not-grape-juice at my dad's Catholic church when I was little. Great blog post @histmatters! https://t.co/VLb89Q631l

[Ve'Amber D. Miller @artifactsandpen]

Support laid-off museum workers! MCA LAYOFF RELIEF FUND https://t.co/TGvKpxppES