The RESEARCHERS
Below are the students who made this lab happen.
Fashayla Davis is a senior at Alabama State University studying History and Art History.
She works within the Young People’s Black Pedagogical Activism Lab, the Alabama Department of Archives and History, and the ASU Archives’ art collection. Her passion lies in preserving culture, uplifting communities, and amplifying Black stories.
Ahsir Wright is a 15-year-old student pilot, content creator, and young innovator passionate about aviation, technology, and education.
He’s the co-founder of the Black Aviation Movement and a certified researcher, app developer, and speaker.
Ahsir is committed to opening doors for the next generation through STEM, leadership, and community impact.
My name is David Williams, and I am an honors history and political science major with a concentration in pre-law at Howard University, by way of Atlanta, Georgia. I have been a member of the Guardians of Heritage Program since its launch in 2021. Since joining, I've attended both the Guardians of Heritage Impact Festival and the Emancipatory Research Symposium, where I presented my Black and African studies course titled, African Communities Throughout History: From the Bantu to the Barbershop. Most recently, I worked with the Guardians of Heritage as a member of the Black Pedagogical Activism Lab. Although I aspire to work in criminal defense, I hope to continue the Guardian's tradition of honoring African heritage with intention in all of my work.