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Tara Roberts – Mapping Hidden Histories Underwater Exploration

NorthStar of GIS Season 2 Episode 3

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In this episode captivating Homecoming keynote, Tara Roberts, shares insights from her profound underwater journey to uncover the untold stories of Black history through scuba diving, storytelling, and geospatial exploration. She shares transformative nature of her work in illuminating shipwrecks tied to the transatlantic slave trade, revealing how these narratives connects us all to the past, present, and future. Tara also reflects on the meditative nature of diving, her experiences with the legendary Doc Jones—the godfather of Black scuba diving—and the importance of honoring ancestors lost in the Atlantic.

Listen to Tara's podcast here.

Check out her book Written in the Waters here.

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