Catalina Speaker Series: Recovering History, Identity and Belonging Beneath the Waves
Jun. 6 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
In-person or online. Register today!
Join National Geographic Explorer in Residence Tara Roberts and the Catalina Island Conservancy for an unforgettable evening as she shares her groundbreaking work documenting the search for, and recovery of, sunken slave ships around the world.
Featured Guest: Tara Roberts
National Geographic Photographer, Explorer in Residence
Storyteller, Adventurer and Traveler
Inspired by a photograph she saw at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture, Roberts joined an underwater archaeology group, beginning a transformative journey around world to uncover lost narratives of resistance and resilience, and reconnected with her own ancestral roots. Through deeply personal storytelling and rich historical context, Roberts will share her exploration of identity, belonging and the power of reclaiming forgotten histories.
About the Catalina Speaker Series
Dive into the frontiers of conservation and the natural world through compelling, expert-led conversations. The Catalina Speaker Series connects Catalina’s wildlands to broader environmental topics—engaging the public with timely, relevant discussions on climate resilience, innovation, the future of our planet and the wild and wonderful things we’re learning along the way.
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