Project Description
Wisconsin Community Activism Now! (WICAN) is a digital public humanities project documenting and archiving the ongoing movement for racial justice in the Milwaukee area. This project highlights Black, Brown, and Indigenous resiliency against forces of state repression and material deprivation, centering collective demands and shared visions for a freer and more just world. The archive features diverse media, from online handbills, flyers, maps, articles, and the public statements of city officials and grassroots organizers. It also includes realtime protest livestreams, images of mural art, social media content, and oral history interviews collected and curated by student researchers.
Tasks and Responsibilites
WICAN offers many different opportunities for students to gain valuable research experience, including:
*Field research in local archives, newspapers, and the offices of public officials and grassroots organizations involved in the ongoing fight for racial justice in Milwaukee.
*Identifying, collecting, and curating historical documents
*Conducting oral history interviews and collecting community stories
*Uploading and managing contributions in the WICAN digital archive
*Engaging in weekly planning meetings with colleagues and community members
Desired Qualifications
None Listed.