Timothy A. Barber, a FAMU alumnus and long-time executive director of the Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc., recently took over as the new director of the Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center and Museum at FAMU.
Barber, previously had served as founding director of the Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex in Miami.
“Tim Barber brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise to the Meek-Eaton Black Archives, one of the greatest treasures on our campus,” said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maurice Edington, Ph.D. “We are looking forward to him building on its rich legacy further developing this resource to its fullest potential.”
“I am excited to have the opportunity to bring back the knowledge, and expertise that I’ve been able to achieve over the years in this field. This knowledge will help me to lead FAMU’s Black Archives effectively,” said Barber. “I look forward to advancing the technology at the museum, and growing a comprehensive digital humanities program, that will ensure that our story will be preserved and made available for future generations. This museum will work to celebrate the accomplishments and resiliency of Blacks in the U.S., by continuing to capture the powerful stories of success.”
For the past year, History Professor Darius Young, Ph.D., had served as interim director of the Meek-Eaton Center.