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AI Preserves Black History in North Carolina
11 Mar
Summary
- Nonprofit uses AI and storytelling to document African American family histories.
- A $100,000 fundraising campaign was launched to expand the project's reach.
- Donations support professional recording gear and a future AI-powered digital archive.
The John Chavis Community Center in Raleigh was the venue for the Griot and Grits Heritage Dinner, an event focused on preserving Black history. This nonprofit utilizes oral and video storytelling, enhanced by artificial intelligence in partnership with Red Hat, to document African American family histories.
The evening also marked the public debut of a $100,000 fundraising campaign. This initiative aims to broaden the project's scope throughout North Carolina and extend its influence further. The campaign is structured in four phases, commencing with a $15,000 target for essential recording equipment.
Subsequent phases of the campaign are dedicated to establishing a permanent, AI-driven digital archive. This archive will offer future generations secure access to their preserved family histories. Griot and Grits provides these vital preservation services at no cost to families, operating solely on community contributions.
