Friday Daily Delawhere [6.19.15]
This photo is from the wonderful photography of Nick McNevich. McNevich’s work was recently featured in the News Journal. McNevich is also part of the CreateInWilm Facebook community, which is a cooperative group of artists, photographers, and craftspeople dedicated to bringing change to the city of Wilmington through art and expression.
This release and access launches today in an effort to digitize millions of historical records surrrounding the FREEDMENS BUREAU after the emancipation of slaves. It’s a HUGE undertaking promising so many family connections and historical data that impacts so many in their search for connectedness and history surrounding the days post early emancipation. GET INVOLVED and help be part of bringing this history alive as the Smithsonian prepares for the 2016 unveiling of their new National Museum of African American History and Culture. Events will begin today, to “show” you how and just reach out to me if you have an interest or a group wanting to help or know more about this transformational access–all free–given to see these records are made available to the families and the public. Talk about transparency!! 😉
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Today is JUNETEENTH folks!!!