I am a public historian specializing in African American history, cultural narratives, and community storytelling. Through research, travel, and collaboration, I work to preserve voices that have been overlooked or forgotten. Whether through academic work, public engagement, or creative storytelling, my mission is to make history accessible, meaningful, and alive. Whether through academic work, public engagement, or creative storytelling, my mission is to make history accessible, meaningful, and alive.
Archival research, cultural storytelling, and support for academic and independent projects through in-depth historical analysis and interpretation.
Museum exhibits, community history projects, and speaking engagements designed to engage audiences and bring history into public spaces.
Travel-based storytelling, cultural interpretation, and educational experiences that connect people to history through immersive, place-based learning.
It’s Beautiful and Chaotic is a 40-minute monthly podcast where two Black women PhDs—Dr. kYmberly Keeton and Dr. Justice Briscoe—engage in conversations at the intersection of theory, lived experience, and the complexities of Black intellectual life. Episodes are reflective, candid, and grounded, with new releases every last Friday of the month.
Listen to the latest episode and join the conversation.