Out now! Archivist Actions, Abolitionist Futures, published by CLIR. https://www.clir.org/2025/01/clir-releases-new-report-in-pocket-burgundy-series-archivist-actions-abolitionist-futures-reimagining-archival-practice-against-incarceration/
You may be surprised to find out how present the carceral state is in cultural heritage work. Caring people all across the US are working to reject this system as a norm. By centering people and building communities of practice and support, we can identify where the carceral state shows up and take action to dismantle it. The essay authors describe experiences doing this hard work. #archives #abolition