Memory & Place - The report emphasizes that places of origin are not mere backgrounds but living archives that actively shape individuals and communities [3] - It highlights the importance of memory mapping as a technique to locate oneself through sensations, stories, and ancestral recall, learned from Black photographers [6][7] - The report advocates for preserving the stories and histories of Black neighborhoods, reclaiming narratives often overlooked by mainstream society [9] Community & Resilience - The report acknowledges the distinct textures of historic Black neighborhoods, connected by threads of reinvention, imagination, survival, resilience, intention, and spirit [4] - It recognizes elders as walking primary sources and everyday practices as forms of recordkeeping, affirming presence and continuity [5] - The report mentions the challenges faced by these communities, including hurricanes, cocaine, voter fraud, redlining, and flood lines [8] Art & Preservation - The report introduces the Carol City Museum as a passion project that performs history, lives it, and reclaims overlooked narratives [9] - It envisions the museum honoring the stories of Overtown, showcasing artists like Purvis Young and Reginald O'Neal, and providing VR trips to Dorsey Park [9] - The report calls for innovation to include preservation, questioning the cost of progress that forgets what's already there [8][9] Personal Narrative & Identity - The author identifies with various aspects of their heritage, including tobacco fields, mustard greens, and experiences in Richmond Heights and other Black neighborhoods [1][2][4] - The author shares personal experiences, such as leaving school to raise her daughter and working at the Black Archives, which affirmed the importance of remembering every life [8] - The author expresses a desire for a better future, including clean air, vulnerability without regret, and the preservation of ancient cities [9][10]