Eric Ford

Where is the historian to give us our side of the story? This vital question drove Arturo Schomburg, an Afro-Puerto Rican law clerk living during the vibrant Harlem Renaissance. Determined to correct history, his life's ultimate passion was to uncover and preserve the true achievements of people of African descent. He tirelessly collected rare books, personal letters, original music, and beautiful art from across the African diaspora. When his massive collection began to overflow his own house, he turned to the New York Public Library to share his treasures with the public. You will follow Arturo's incredible quest to curate the cornerstone of a brand-new division, a groundbreaking archive that eventually became the world-renowned Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Dive into the inspiring journey of a man who reclaimed history for future generations.