Whether it’s art, literature, bluegrass, or blues, Black Kentuckians have had a hand in shaping it. The African American Folklorist explores that history by providing a more personal look at culture. Building upon the existing newspaper and podcast series, The African American Folklorist presents a chance to share lesser-known stories of influential figures.
As an applied folklorist and media producer, I began producing 4-minute features based on local, regional, and national ethnographic interviews I was collecting. The pieces were accompanied by reflective essays published and broadcast on the WKYUFM website, NPR, and local radio stations.
Preserving Black Bowling Green Through Art features Alice Gatewood Waddell.
Shake Rag Barbershop features Chris Paige