by Obsidian Stories
Join Angela Ford, Founder of The Obsidian Collection Archives as she illuminates a variety of interesting tales of the global Black Diaspora. Season One is hosted by Joi Weathers, a brilliant media expert and podcaster. Obsidian Stories are conversations with the storytellers who created or unearthed the images, video and artifacts not seen in a very long time. Our stories focus on the joy, love, laughter and progress of the Black Diaspora. These tales help us reclaim the Black Narrative.
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January 9, 2025
<p>The Clarke-Ford House is the oldest surviving house in Chicago, IL. It was built in 1836 for Henry B. Clarke. From 1941 until 1970, Bishop Louis Henry and Margaret Ford saved it and restored it to landmark status. Their grandson, Pastor Kevin Ford tells a story of growing up in this house, how it positively impacted the Black community and how it became a museum.</p>
June 19, 2024
<p>Obsidian’s first use of AI in storytelling is a series of AI images of communities long gone. The Series is called <strong><em>“The Other Side of The Rainbow”</em></strong><em> </em>These images imagine situations and show positive possibilities. It is another way we amplify the Black Narrative. Our Founder,<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelajford/"> Angela Ford</a>, talks about what we learned in the process.</p><p><br></p>
April 1, 2024
<p><em>Reginald Maynor, Director of the International Division of Luster Products talks about the importance of Black ownership in the Black haircare industry. He shares the important origin story of AHBAI, the American Health and Beauty Aids Institute formed in 1981, comprised of most of the Black-owned beauty businesses in America at that time.</em></p>
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