Jsaahc News

News & updates from the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center

From Aspiration to Action: SIP and the Work of Cultural Shifting

In this tumultuous time marked by climate disturbances, culture wars, social pandemics and the dismantling of systems that support underrepresented communities, Zen Master Norma Wong, in her book When No Thing Works, urges those of us committed to social justice and community not to inhabit a perceived apocalyptic space. Instead, she encourages us to think […]

We’re thrilled to share that Ivan Orr has joined the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center as the new Researcher for the Center for Local Knowledge.

We received applications from 32 immensely talented people across the country. Each candidate brought a unique perspective and impressive credentials, but Ivan’s skills, deep experience, and ceaseless curiosity stood out above all. Born and raised in Charlottesville, many of you know Ivan as someone who lives and breathes the history and culture we are charged […]

New Trailblazers Cohort Begins

The JSAAHC is excited to welcome our newest group of Trailblazers to the Heritage Center this summer! This year’s group represents three different area high schools: Albemarle High, Monticello High, and Western Albemarle High.  Over the course of the program, teens will learn Black history, collaborate on special projects with our research team at the […]

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