Because of the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought against inequality, prejudice, and racism, legally sanctioned slavery, segregation, and discrimination were challenged and dismantled.
Some of the people and stories of freedom’s fighters were preserved and developed through time, access to sources, and institutional support, while others still struggle to emerge from the margins—under constraint and too often without recognition or thanks.
Today’s digital age offers new opportunities to address inequalities, imbalances, and biases in preservation—expanding and reshaping our collective story.
More than ever before, through reading and research, you can take part in this work. Through reading, freedom takes shape.
