From Erasure to Reverence: Artists, Reparations, and the Sacred Duty to Honor Black Ancestral Spaces

For centuries, Black burial grounds have been neglected, erased, and built over—yet the spirits of our ancestors remain, calling us to remember, honor, and fight for their rightful recognition. The Art of Reparations presents a powerful live interview at New Lots Library, where we will provide an update on the East New York African Burial Ground and engage in a transformative conversation with artist Immanuel Oni and landscape architect Jason Webb. Through art, design, and cultural stewardship, they are reclaiming sacred spaces and weaving reparative justice into the land itself. Join us as we discuss the power of creative resistance, the urgency of preservation, and the role of artists in ensuring our ancestors are honored—not forgotten. This is more than a conversation; it is a call to action.