The Victors Write the Algorithm: Reclaiming Silenced Narratives

0:00It's March 12th in Birmingham. Let's get into the news. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute has a new exhibit called The Victors Write the Algorithm, which looks at how power, propaganda, and technology control the stories we hear about history. It opened on February 6th and focuses on how these forces shape American memory, often pushing black history to the sidelines. This show ties right into black history month, marking 100 years since it started, and 250 years since the nation's founding. It challenges visitors to think about whose voices get heard in our shared past and whose get ignored, making black experiences central to the full. American Story A panel of experts, including the Institute's President and local journalists, discussed how algorithms on social media feed us by its news based on our habits. They stress the need to preserve diverse viewpoints in today's fast-moving info world. Just in time for Women's History Month, the Institute added misrepresentation, an extension that spotlights how media has distorted women's

1:03stories. Especially black women's, from old newspapers to modern apps, it shows how stereotypes limit their roles in society and policy. Both exhibits are up now at the Institute, with the main one running through March 20th and the extension until March 28th. They also highlight growing efforts in books, films, and online spaces to reclaim silence narratives and build a fair collective memory. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. You know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM