We Are Georgetown is an oral history project designed to document and share the rich history and experiences of the Black community at Georgetown University, leveraging oral histories, artifacts, and memorabilia. Co-chairs Michael C. Ford (L’84) and Fonda Sutton (SFS’87, L’95, G’15) lead the alumni and current student volunteers for this project. 

The project’s initial focus is on the stories of Black students, faculty, staff, alumni, and others from the 1960s to the present day. This project aims to represent an intergenerational portrait of the Black narrative, spanning across the university’s undergraduate colleges, and its graduate schools and programs.

The We Are Georgetown: Celebrating Our Black History interviews are presented in partnership with Georgetown University Library and made available in DigitalGeorgetown. Explore interviews or search for a specific topic or individual. 

Check out this introductory video about the project. If you are interested in volunteering with We Are Georgetown, please fill out this form or submit your inquiries to blackalumnicouncil@georgetown.edu.