The Luster Company

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.

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 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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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 your family’s truth for generations.

Curious about how? Let’s talk. 🧡

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.

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.