Oral History Training at Brooklyn Public Library

Part of the Brooklyn Public Library's amazing April Adult Series of classes and talks is this one on conducting family oral histories.  This particular event is inspired by the Museum's current exhibition, Question Bridge:  Black Males, which is a video installation of interviews of 150 black men, spliced together as if they are having a conversation with each other about a range of topics.  The creators of the exhibition hope it will serve  as a "catalyst for constructive dialogue that will help deconstruct stereotypes about Black male identity in our collective consciousness."  This will be particularly interesting to those enrolled in the Communicating Across Cultures course in the BAUS program. 

Here's the Museum's other wonderful offerings in their Adult Series:  http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=edf19d80b54c0a60a1b913610&id=44d2460181&e=d32f580654

Workshop: Identity and Oral History
Saturday, April 14, 2 p.m.
Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Forum, 4th Floor

Inspired by the exhibition Question Bridge: Black Males, the Brooklyn Historical Society’s Director of Oral History, Sady Sullivan, leads a workshop on preserving family histories and personal stories of race, culture, gender, and identity for future generations. As space is limited, advance ticket purchase for general admission is recommended via www.museumtix.com. Members receive free admission. Please call the Membership Hotline at (718) 501-6326 or email membership@brooklynmuseum.org for reservations.