Multimedia
Where do we begin? Learn here from the best! Dr. Joseph Richardson Jr. is the Acting Chair of the African-American Studies Department at the University of Maryland and the Joel and Kim Feller Endowed Professor of African-American Studies and Anthropology. His research and work has been revolutionary in fighting gun violence in DC and Maryland. In addition to learning more about Dr. Richardson’s work, in this interview, Amira and Dr. Richardson cover the history of community gun violence in the DMV, the current landscape, and the work being done today to combat community violence.
AMIRA TRIPP FOLSOM
Amira Tripp Folsom is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Blackprint. Amira is a fourth year International Relations and Economics double-major with a minor in African American and African Diaspora Studies from Portland, Oregon. Amira joined the Blackprint as a sophomore to launch her podcast The Other Side of DC and to serve as the Editor of the Multimedia section. Amira has contributed articles and multimedia content to each of the Blackprint's Zines since joining The BP in addition to training the members of her section on how to create multimedia content. Amira loves being a part of The BP because "it is all about uplifting Black voices on campus and sharing our talent with the world!"
