(Un)known Project
(Un)Known Project unearths and honors the names and stories of enslaved Black people in America and the global African diaspora. We support learning, healing, and reconciliation through the creation of artistic spaces and experiences.
Childhood Interrupted – Immersive Art Installation
Childhood Interrupted – a powerful pop-up art installation created by (Un)Known Project co-founder, poet, author, and artist Hannah Drake – honors the resilience, imagination, and humanity of enslaved children.
Join our Book Club
Sign up for our 2026 (Un)Known Project Book Club where we’ll read four books together, one each quarter! Anyone is welcome to join, even if you can’t attend the meetings!
(Un)Known Project Events
From our public art unveiling to Broken Wings Still Fly and the Black Joy Silent Disco, learn more and RSVP for our upcoming events!
Tell a fuller story
Help tell a fuller story of the history of enslavement in America by sharing names, stories, documents, and locations. Interested in learning more? Delve into the map and information already submitted!
Leave a footprint
We invite you to leave a set of footprints in honor of people enslaved in America and beyond. This is a way to remember them and to honor their lives and stories.