I produced this simple audio kiosk project in historic Selma, Alabama by blending a powerful storytelling experience with unobtrusive technology. Three voting rights heroes’ eyewitness testimonials of crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge on “Bloody Sunday” in March 1965 are now freely accessible outdoors. No screens or sign-ins required, just press the button to listen to inspiring stories that transport you back to that world-changing day.
When interviewing Ms. JoAnne Bland, Mr. Charles Mauldin, and Ms. Lynda Lowery, who were just teenagers during the events, I had to navigate logistics and health concerns sixty years later. To ensure clarity amidst street noise on a busy corner adjacent to the bridge, I utilized machine learning in my audio editing software. Technology amplified their voices, preserving the essence of their humanity despite recording challenges — melding historical significance with modern innovation.
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