Nichelle Lanier Apr 2026

: Leads the Veterans Oral History Project and other documentary initiatives at Duke University .

Lanier often partners with national and regional organizations to amplify Southern Black narratives: nichelle lanier

Lanier is a self-described "memory keeper" and scholar who focuses on the cultural geography of the Black South, a concept she calls . Her work often centers on "womanist cartography," examining how gender and personal history shape the way women of color navigate and remember their environments. Key Career Roles : Leads the Veterans Oral History Project and