OMA Webinar | Beyond the Narrative: Elevating Diverse African American Histories in Local Communities

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Are you an educator, community leader, cultural organization, or lifelong learner wanting to explore meaningful ways to elevate and share African American history within your community? Moving beyond traditional narratives centered primarily on slavery and the Civil Rights Movement, the session will inspire participants to engage with and promote African American history in ways that reflect the breadth and diversity of lived experiences across time and place.

Join Dr. Jacqueline Hudson to deepen your understanding of the importance of honoring a broader range of African American stories, including contributions in local history, culture, innovation, and community leadership. Through examples, discussion, and practical guidance, the webinar will highlight how inclusive storytelling strengthens community identity and historical awareness.

Attendees will leave equipped with ideas and strategies to recognize, interpret, and promote African American history within their own local contexts—whether through educational programming, public history initiatives, partnerships, or community events—helping ensure these histories are visible, valued, and shared widely.

About our speaker:

Jacqueline Hudson, PhD, is a public historian with extensive experience in museums and historic preservation, specializing in curatorial work, content development, public programming, and community engagement. Her research focuses on Black history and culture, and she has produced exhibitions and programs exploring social, musical, cultural, and historical interventions in the United States. Dr. Hudson has published scholarship in outlets such as Exhibition and History News magazines and currently serves as the African American History Program Manager at the Filson Historical Society in Louisville, Kentucky.

When:  Monday, May 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Where: Online – complete webinar login details will be sent to participants after registering

Cost: $15 – OMA Members; $20 - Non-members

Registration deadline: May 8, 2026

TAM Members: Use code TAMMEMBER at checkout to receive the OMA member rate.

Please contact Johnna McEntee at oma@ohiohistory.org or 614.361.5613 if you do not see the $15 member rate after using the code, or run into any issues when registering.

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