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Perform and Empower: Memorializing Elma Ina LewisMain MenuA Brief History of Elma LewisArgument For a Memorial to Elma LewisWhat is a Memorial?VisualizationA Look at the Histories of Roxbury and Franklin ParkMapEthics and Ethical ConsiderationsWorks CitedAnnotated BibliographyA discussion of several key academic sources used in this projectCatarina Tchakerian25ad4afddcbadb9da337561671d27145da1a70f1
An Introduction to the Project
1media/Elma Lewis Scalar Cover.png2021-12-11T20:46:58-08:00Catarina Tchakerian25ad4afddcbadb9da337561671d27145da1a70f13967414plain2021-12-16T19:59:52-08:00Catarina Tchakerian25ad4afddcbadb9da337561671d27145da1a70f1Elma Lewis - or “Miss Lewis,” to those who knew her - was a Roxbury native, born to Barbadian immigrants.[1] She was an experienced performer, a dedicated educator, an inspiring activist, and a committed institution builder.[2] Over the course of her life, Lewis made significant contributions to the African American community throughout the Boston area. Her compelling advocacy and action created opportunities for children and adults to engage in arts and culture, fueling their pride in their heritage. She was honored by prestigious organizations for her efforts, as well, being awarded the Presidential Medal for Arts and a McArthur Genius Grant.[3] Her efforts to improve the lives, minds, opportunities, skills, and environments of African American Bostonians should be memorialized.