Stephanie Johnson Toliver: Black Heritage Society

Podcast: Invisible Histories · Cari Simson Elke Hautala

Opublikowano: 2025-03-10

Welcome to our March episode: Voices from the Archives! Join us for an insightful conversation with Stephanie Johnson Toliver, the Executive Director of Black Heritage Society of WA for the past 7 years, and a longtime advocate for historic preservation, community-building and storytelling. In this episode, we explore the vital role of community archives in preserving the stories of African Americans in Washington, from early settlers who shaped the early towns and communitites, to the impactful photography of Al Smith. Stephanie shares her journey from horticulturist to archivist, detailing her passion for uncovering and sharing the hi...