Bringing Black History into Classrooms & Communities

Interactive learning experiences through art, storytelling, and reflection.

What is Lines of Legacy?

Our story

Lines of Legacy is an interactive educational experience designed to bring Black history to life through art and storytelling.

Created for classrooms, libraries, and community spaces, the program invites participants to engage with history in a more hands-on and meaningful way. Through guided discussion and creative activity, attendees explore historical figures, cultural contributions, and their own connections to the material.

Each session is designed to be accessible, engaging, and adaptable across different age groups.

Who This is For

Students (recommended ages 8+)

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Middles & high school classrooms

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Libraries and community groups

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Intergenerational audiences

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What a Session Looks Like

Introduction

Overview of the work and the inspiration behind Lines of Legacy

Exploration

Guided discussion of historical figures, themes, and cultural context

Engagement

Interactive coloring experience and creative participation

Reflection

Open conversation, questions, and optional book signing

Recent Engagements

University of Michigan Ross School of Business

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Detroit Public Library | Main (upcoming program)

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National Reading Month classroom engagement (Faxon Academy)

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About the Creator

Javonne Barrett is a Detroit-born cultural storyteller and the creator of Lines of Legacy, an educational art project focused on making Black history more interactive and accessible.

His work has been featured in classrooms, community spaces, and on CBS Detroit, with a growing focus on school and library programming.

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