About Us
UPAMA
Ujima* Pan African Media Archives (UPAMA) is an organization of New York-based activists and historians seeking to preserve decades of Black history recorded in the late 20th century by the Sound Gatherers.
Ever attend a John Henrik Clarke presentation? Did you see one on YouTube? What about Dr. Ben? We’re talking about historian Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan. Dr. Clarke’s and Dr. Ben’s forums have been attended and viewed by people all over the country, and we’ve all benefited from their scholarship. Have you ever been inspired by Regent Adelaide Sanford or heard Marta Vega, the founder of the Caribbean Cultural Center, speak? The Sound Gatherers recorded most of this material and so much more.
The Sound Gatherers have dedicated themselves to preserving the history of African people using audio and video production. They have accumulated political recordings documenting decades of civil rights and Black liberation movements. Their work has and continues to be featured on Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) and Pacifica Radio Station WBAI.
