In this two-part, hands-on workshop series, participants will be invited to explore personal or familial oral histories and memory narratives around the complex landscape of motherhood: mothering, being mothered, mother work and the profound choices made around these reproductive identities and journeys. They will engage with the art and skill of oral history interviewing to put forward personal narratives around these themes. Perspectives that complicate and challenge mainstream notions and amplify marginalized experiences are welcomed – as are all members of the NYUAD community, not only mothers.  As a group, and in partners, attendees will learn and practice the skills and values of interviewing, deep listening, building narratives, and finally, recording considerations. The aim is to leave empowered with ideas and inspirations for further oral history curation and preservation.

This workshop will be facilitated by Lauren Kata, NYUAD Library, and Lama Choufani, Office of Research as part of the On Motherhood and its Shadows Project, supported by the A&H Research Kitchens and Office of Inclusion and Equity.