This week’s episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat is one for the books—literally.
I had the privilege of sitting down with Dominique Luster, a seasoned archivist, cultural consultant, and founder of The Luster Company. Dominique is on a mission to center, preserve, and celebrate the stories of the Black diaspora—and in this episode, she shows us exactly how storytelling can be a powerful tool for justice.
Meet Dominique Luster
With over a decade of experience in cultural heritage and memory work, Dominique Luster is deeply committed to ensuring Black stories are not just remembered—but revered. Formerly the Teenie Harris Archivist at the Carnegie Museum of Art, Dominique has since launched her own firm, The Luster Company, to help organizations large and small create more inclusive archives and narratives.
Her clients include world-renowned institutions like:
The King Center
The J. Paul Getty Foundation
The Denver Public Library
…and many more that are working to reshape how stories are told, remembered, and shared.
What You’ll Hear in the Episode
In our conversation, Dominique opens up about:
✅ The myth of neutrality in archives
✅ How to center lived experience in historical preservation
✅ The power of storytelling as resistance
✅ Why narrative equity should be a leadership priority
She also shares her journey from institutional archivist to entrepreneur, and how she uses her voice—and platform—to amplify others who have long been silenced or sidelined in historical records.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here → https://www.buzzsprout.com/1495555/episodes/17144777
📺 Watch Dominique’s TED Talk →
Why This Conversation Matters
Dominique’s episode is more than an interview—it’s a call to action. It reminds us that representation in storytelling is not just about visibility; it’s about justice, memory, and agency.
Whether you’re an educator, nonprofit leader, or lifelong learner, this conversation will leave you inspired to reconsider how we document history—and who gets to tell it.
If you haven’t tuned in yet, now is the time. Dominique’s insights are transformative, and her passion is contagious.
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