Ep. 204 Preserving Power: Dominique Luster on Black Archives, Storytelling, and the Fight for Historical Justice
Description
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dominique Luster — storyteller, archivist, and founder of The Luster Company — whose life’s work is centered on preserving and elevating the voices of the Black diaspora. From her tenure as the Teenie Harris Archivist at the Carnegie Museum of Art to consulting with The King Center and the Getty Foundation, Dominique has become a torchbearer for Black-centered narratives.
We explore her unique journey from museum halls to TED stages, her philosophy on memory as a form of resistance, and why archival work is not just about the past, but shaping our collective future. If you've ever wondered how stories survive — and who gets to tell them — this conversation will stay with you.
🎧 Listen now to learn:
- Why storytelling is a radical act of preservation
- The behind-the-scenes of building The Luster Company
- How institutions can better honor marginalized histories
- The emotional weight of Black archival work
- What Dominique believes the future of history looks like
🔗 Tap in. This one’s more than a conversation — it’s a calling.
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