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Timothy Barber helps give a voice to the lions of history by DAVID EKRUT, PHD
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ost people go to a museum expecting to find old letters, dusty tombs, and age-old relics preserved in glass cases like trophies, only to be glanced at while walking through musky halls. Timothy Barber, director of the MeekEaton Black Archives Research Center & Museum at Florida A&M University, aims to bring a fresh perspective to every exhibit he designs.
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“What I do is try to find ways to make history relevant. It’s almost like Disney World,” Barber says, noting that the theme park is constantly upgrading and changing rides to make the experience more appealing for repeat visitors. Barber strives to take museum guests on a journey, starting with a piece of history and ending with contrasting images of the past with the voices of
↑ Timothy Barber, director of the Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center & Museum at Florida A&M University, aims to bring a fresh perspective to every exhibit he designs.
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