Community-Driven Archiving: Empowering Preservation and Engagement

Wed April 3, 2024
6:30pm – 8pm EST
Renaissance Park 310
1135 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02120

Judith Opoko-Boateng explores the intersection of archiving practices and community engagement, emphasizing the vital role of inclusive approaches in sustaining cultural legacy. Drawing from personal experience and best practices, she delves into strategies for collaboratively archiving cultural materials while fostering meaningful community involvement. From grassroots initiatives to institutional partnerships, Opoko-Boateng will highlight the power of participatory archiving in safeguarding diverse narratives and fostering a sense of belonging. Furthermore, navigating complexities of representation, and ensuring inclusivity in archival processes, she seeks to advance the discourse on community-driven archiving as a transformative force in cultural preservation efforts.

Judith Opoku-Boateng
Senior Archivist, University of Ghana

Judith Opoku-Boateng is the Senior Archivist in charge of the J. H. Kwabena Nketia Archives of the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana. She holds formal qualifications in Sociology and Archival Studies from the University of Ghana, as well as specialized certificates in Audiovisual Heritage Preservation (AHP).