Brightness in Black will spend a year immersed in up to six cities with vibrant Black communities, starting with Philadelphia and Atlanta. In addition to these residencies, we’ll be hosting pop-up recordings and events nationwide to capture and celebrate the richness of Black life in America.
Philadelphia, PA

Record at Free Library of Philadelphia
Ongoing
We’re partnering with branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia to collect your Brightness in Black stories.
New York City
Atlanta, GA
Coming soon
Other Ways to Record
Brightness in Black stories are all across America. You can also record your story on the StoryCorps app or see if our Mobile Tour is stopping by you.
THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR FUNDERS
Brightness in Black is made possible by lead support from Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand’s Black Community Commitment, and by the generous support of The Hearthland Foundation.

