Donna De Gennaro, PhD
Inspired by youth
My work is inspired by young people, who have taught me to listen, to learn from communities, and most importantly, to enjoy what I do, In 2012, I met Carmen, Emilio, Catalina, and Fabiola, who inspired me to start Unlocking Silent Histories in 2013.
Join me in honoring the Indigenous youth and communities who opened their worlds to me and contributed to the creation of Unlocking Silent Histories. Without each and every individual, this program – and now this digital humanities project – would not exist. The official website houses short videos that reflect the lives, voices, and visions of Maya, Lumbee, Quechua, and Shipibo youth. These young people are equal authors of this site.
Project Insights
This section is dedicated to the youth participants of Unlocking Silent Histories.
Cultural Exchange
Visit this segment to learn about Across the Americas, launched in July 2023.
Publications
See the selected publications that explain the methods and theory informing USH.