Digital Storytelling &
Community Building
Case Study: Feral Academic
Built an engaged following of 14K+ subscribers through strategic short-form video content focusing on Arkansas history, culture, and social issues. Developed a distinctive content style that balanced educational depth with digital-native storytelling techniques.
Content Examples:
Little Rock's West 9th Street: detailed the vibrant history of Little Rock's historic Black business district and its destruction with the construction of Interstate 40.
Commonwealth College: explained the history of this radical labor college in Mena, Arkansas (1924-1940), examining its legacy of progressive education and labor rights as well as the connections to the Southern Tenant Farmers Union.
Voter Suppression in the Rural South: Connected historical voting restrictions to contemporary challenges facing rural Southern voters.
Production Approach
Each series follows a consistent framework while adapting to the specific narrative needs:
Research Phase
Academic source review
Local archive exploration
Contemporary impact assessment
Narrative Development
Find the "golden" thread to follow through
Center community voices
Highlight continued relevance
Include call to action
Engagement Strategy
Tag/shout out local organizations
Facilitate community discussions
Provide additional resources
Document community responses
