Black / African American Stories

Have more to share?

Your contributions will be added to a collection of resources for county students, historians and the community, entitled Black/African American Experience in Fairfax County.

Interested in recording your oral history on camera or submitting additional materials, including photos or videos? Email CollectingStories@FairfaxCounty.gov.

Share Your Story

Black/African American Experiences Submission Form

Black/African Americans have a rich tradition of storytelling and folklore. This is your opportunity to share your stories for our whole community's benefit. Please provide complete information or reach out if you have more to share.

Be sure to click on "Submit" at the bottom of the page to submit your form to us. You'll be taken to a verification page before finally completing the process.

1. Your Information

Name:
Address:

Preferred Contact Method:
Call
Text
Email

Phone Number:

Email Address:

2. Your Story

Location: the location may include the Supervisor District, Neighborhood or Street. The My Neighborhood app may help.

Category:

Description: your description should include date, location, who was there and the impact of what happened. (500 word limit)

Additional Resources: do you have any resources you would like to include with your story? Email them to NCSBlackHistoryCommittee@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Note: when you submit this form you will first be taken to a verification screen and you are giving permission the release your story under these terms and conditions. (pdf )

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