The Black Library

In an age of heavy attempts at erasure, visual artists and photographers Michael Davis and Douglas Shindler are making leaps and bounds to preserve for the future remembrance of all things Black. They are the masterminds behind The Black Library, a collaborative community-driven project with a mission to celebrate Black culture and history for the citizens of Sullivan County, New York, and all those who will visit.

In this episode, we are joined by these two creators as they discuss infusing their personal stories into their art, the urgency to create a space that highlights the contributions of the people of Monticello, NY and what it was like when they received the call that they had won a $400,000 grant to bring The Black Library to life.