Join Marta Martínez for this hands-on workshop designed for those interested in preserving lived experiences through storytelling. Participants will explore the ethics, methods, and techniques of oral history, including how to prepare for interviews, ask meaningful questions, and handle recordings and transcripts with care. Through practical exercises and discussions, participants will gain foundational skills to conduct their own interviews and contribute to preserving community memory.
Marta is RILA’s Executive Director and Founder of RILA. She is a Community Oral Historian and leads Nuestras Raíces: Latino Oral History Project of Rhode Island. Martínez also published a book in 2014 based on her work with the Latino Oral History Project. She received her Bachelor’s and Doctorate degrees from Providence College, and has a Master’s degree in Journalism from The George Washington University. Marta is fluent in Spanish, English and Sign Language. She is of Mexican heritage, was raised in El Paso, TX and currently lives in (Pawtuxet Village) Warwick, RI.
Wednesday, June 18 // 5 – 6:30pm
Providence Preservation Society’s Community Meeting Space
24 Meeting Street
Free for PPS Members // $10 General
Registration is required for all attendees, even if you are a PPS member.
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