Tukufu Zuberi
"Telling these lost stories allows people to see how history is related to their everyday life and dreams."
America has a long history of social upheaval and cultural mood swings. These shifts leave clear signs of their passing. The trick is knowing how to read the signs, and interpret their meaning.
Tukufu is an authority on the subject. Under his scrutiny, even subtle signs can yield vital evidence about the events at a mystery's core.
He also provides the team with a context for their work, relating descriptive accounts of living conditions in that particular place, at that particular time.
Being aware of the social issues, pressures, and problems of the day can sometimes help the team determine the triggers of a past event, and the motives of the people involved.
Case in Point
To demonstrate the benefits of historical context, Tukufu cites
the case of the Pop Lloyd Baseball Stadium.
"The Pop Lloyd story takes one man's personal biography and places it within the context of American history, the history of baseball, and the history of segregation.
"This man's relationship with the history of America is the real American history."
Did you know Tukufu never leaves home without his laptop and journal? Find out more little known facts about Tukufu, read our interview.
Find out more about Tukufu at his website http://tukufuzuberi.com/.
