NYS 2021 Preservation Conference
Wed, Nov 17
|Webinar
The NY Statewide Preservation Conference is the only event of its kind in the state—a multi-day gathering for anyone involved in preservation & community revitalization. It’s an opportunity to learn, network, become inspired & , yes, have fun!
Time & Location
Nov 17, 2021, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Webinar
About the Event
Sankofa: Our Past is Everyone’s Future
The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor (“The Corridor”) was once filled with vibrant neighborhoods, shops, restaurants, historical markers, people and institutions. While the Corridor is still a multiracial community with rich black history, the community as a whole is largely disenfranchised from the City due to urban blight, urban renewal, and social equality. This presentation will focus on the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission’s efforts to establish a thriving future filled with historic tourism. The Commission has utilized a unique combination of grassroots efforts and state-level support to mobilize a community that gave up hope long ago and dare to imagine a better future for the Corridor. Presenters will discuss this unique method as a best practice model to build up an underserved community from within, with focus on community based engagement and promoting historic excellence.
Terry Alford | Executive Director,…