The Luster Company

The Luster Company The Luster Company is an archival consulting community that specializes in uplifting and unearthing the often marginalized voices of Black folk in America.

As the hues of autumn paint the trees, we want to share our heartfelt thanks and extend our warm wishes to everyone who'...
11/27/2025

As the hues of autumn paint the trees, we want to share our heartfelt thanks and extend our warm wishes to everyone who's ever supported The Luster Company and this journey towards a more inclusive, culturally competent historic record. No matter where you are or how you choose to be in this day, we hope this season brings you warmth, joy, and a renewed sense of appreciation for the beauty of our shared human experience. Happy Thanksgiving, or as we like to say here at The Luster Company, Happy Day of Togetherness.

10/31/2025

I was honored to be featured on The Importance of Preserving Black History with Erin Patten. It was truly a fantastic conversation! We talked about the significance of storytelling and how vital it is for our communities to ensure their histories are preserved.

This is a call to all storytellers out there: your voice matters! If you want to explore this meaningful conversation further, copy the link below to hear the full talk. I believe everyone has a story worth telling, and I would love to hear yours!

So, what’s your story?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1WkdvWxpKc

I had the honor of joining the Bridge To U podcast for a powerful conversation on preserving Black memory—an act of both...
09/19/2025

I had the honor of joining the Bridge To U podcast for a powerful conversation on preserving Black memory—an act of both courage and love.

In this episode, we explore:

What happens when intent doesn’t equal impact in storytelling

The power of knowing our ancestors by name

How family naming patterns and traditions shape identity

Archival choices that decide what’s remembered—and what’s forgotten

Lessons from a 90-year-old WWII veteran about resilience and legacy

My hope is that you’ll walk away with a renewed sense of how memory shapes us, and how intentional we must be in honoring the stories we keep.

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-to-be-forgotten-preserving-black-memory/id1525102010?i=1000724674564

📣✨ The wait is OVER! ✨📣Have you been waiting for the hard copy of In Relentless Pursuit of Me: Upending the Unicorn Effe...
08/26/2025

📣✨ The wait is OVER! ✨📣

Have you been waiting for the hard copy of In Relentless Pursuit of Me: Upending the Unicorn Effect? Today is the day — it’s OFFICIAL LAUNCH DAY! 🎉

You can now grab your copy from all major outlets:
📚 Amazon
📚 Barnes & Noble
📚 Walmart.com

https://inrelentlesspursuitofme.com/

📍 New Orleans locals: Stop by Community Book Store to pick up your copy in person!
Thank you for your incredible support on this journey. 💕 We can’t wait to celebrate with you on Saturday at the Official Book Launch Celebration + Summit!

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Join us at SAA!The Getty invites you to a special reception introducing the Black Visual Arts Archives grant initiative ...
08/25/2025

Join us at SAA!

The Getty invites you to a special reception introducing the Black Visual Arts Archives grant initiative — a program supporting archives related to African American art through funding for inventory, processing, rehousing, digitization, and public programming.

📅 Tuesday, August 26
🕔 5–7pm PST
📍 Hilton Anaheim, Catalina 7

This is a chance to connect, learn more, and celebrate archival work uplifting Black art and culture. No RSVP required — just come through!

🔗 Learn more about the Black Visual Arts Archives grant: gty.art/bvaa

Spoiler alert: You’ve probably got an archive.And with a little guidance, you can turn it into something that preserves ...
08/01/2025

Spoiler alert: You’ve probably got an archive.
And with a little guidance, you can turn it into something that preserves your family’s truth for generations.

Curious about how? Let’s talk. 🧡

07/22/2025

TODAY IS THE DAY.
In Relentless Pursuit: Upending the Unicorn Effect is officially here. 🦄

The Unicorn Effect is real and it’s heavy!

It’s the pressure Black women face to lead, fix, carry, and produce under expectations that were never built with us in mind.
We’re expected to make something out of nothing, do more with less, and do it all without recognition, at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

This book is for us.

It’s for the ones holding families and organizations together.
The ones navigating isolation, juggling roles, managing inequity, and still showing up with excellence.
It’s a space to name what we’ve carried, release what no longer serves us, and pursue leadership on our own terms.

And this book is also for our allies, the co-workers, colleagues, supporters, and believers who want to better understand our experience and stand with us in the pursuit of change.

If you've ever felt the weight of being “the only one” this moment is yours.
Grab the book for only $0.99 today!!!. Share it with your Sistas and . . Start the conversation.

We’re upending the Unicorn Effect, together.

07/21/2025

The countdown ends tomorrow…
This book started as research. It became a revelation.

And now — it's a resource for every Black woman in pursuit of HERSELF.

📖 In Relentless Pursuit: Upending the Unicorn Effect launches TOMORROW.

Get ready to read, reflect, and reclaim.

E-book launch 🚀: July 22, 2025
Official Book Launch 🚀: August 26, 2025

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Archives often don’t just survive on their own, they must be protected.Environmental control shields our materials from ...
07/10/2025

Archives often don’t just survive on their own, they must be protected.

Environmental control shields our materials from heat, humidity, storms, pests, and more.

Preservation starts with the right conditions.

07/09/2025

We’re excited to share the official book description video for In Relentless Pursuit:
Upending the Unicorn Effect—a powerful anthology that amplifies the multifaceted experiences of Black women.

This collection gives voice to the challenges we face navigating systems never designed with us in mind—and highlights the resilience, brilliance, and strategy we use to rise, lead, and thrive anyway.

📚 The Unicorn Effect explores how Black women are expected to “do more with less,” balance it all, and lead without faltering. But we’re not just surviving—we’re rewriting the rules.

💥 Hit play. Be inspired. Then share this with someone who needs to be seen, heard, and reminded that they’re not alone.

E-book Launch: July 22, 2025
Hard Book Launch: August 29, 2025

I work closely with families, churches, and organizations to help uncover, organize, and preserve stories that have long...
07/08/2025

I work closely with families, churches, and organizations to help uncover, organize, and preserve stories that have long been undervalued or hidden. And I do it with care, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.

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