Rochester Rememberings: The Archive of Black History & Culture In-Person
Join us to learn all about Rochester Public Library's Archive of Black History & Culture! Started in 2020 and the first collection of its kind in Rochester, this community-curated archive documents the lives and contributions of Black residents in the Greater Rochester area—past, present, and future. This presentation will be given by Antoine McDonald, Project Manager of the Archive and Rochester Public Library Librarian. Registration is appreciated.
Check out this article from Spectrum News to learn more!
Presenter bio: Antoine A. McDonald is a Rochester native and proud product of the Rochester City School District. McDonald earned his bachelor's degree in mass communications/Broadcast Journalism and a master's degree in library science, making him a double HBCU (Historically Black College and/or University) graduate. He is currently the only African American male librarian in the Rochester Public Library system. McDonald is the Reference Librarian in the Local History & Genealogy Division where he serves as Project Manager for the Archive of Black History & Culture, implements programming for patrons of all ages, and fields reference questions in various formats. McDonald also shares a passion for promoting literacy through youth services.
--
This program is offered in partnership with Rochester Reads!, an annual city-wide tradition created by Writers & Books in 2001 that inspires readers to connect to one another through the shared experience of literature. This year's selection is Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden by Camille T. Dungy.
- Date:
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Parma - Meeting Room
- Library:
- Parma Public Library
- Audience:
- Adults Seniors
- Categories:
- Black History Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion History Local History Rochester Reads