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Black Enterprise: Student-Led Project Archives Black Women’s Diaries From Reconstruction Era And Beyond
Summary
The idea first came to life through the research of Jennifer Putzi, a professor of English and Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies at 91¿´Æ¬Íø.
Full Description
"Conducted by a dozen scholars at The College of 91¿´Æ¬Íø, the project attempts to digitize Black women’s history through this unique sector of diary entries. Listed as a one-credit Digital Humanities Lab at the Virginia-based University, BWDP aims to source and archive these writings, getting an intimate look at Black women’s everyday thoughts during this tumultuous period in U.S. history."