Deed-Mapping Training Session is a part of The Studio Workshop Series.

This session combines a brief historical and technical orientation with hands-on practice. The first half introduces the historical background of housing discrimination in Forsyth County and walks participants through platform navigation. The second half allows participants to actively transcribe deeds with guided supervision.

Participants will learn:

• How housing discrimination shaped urban development in Forsyth County
• How to identify restrictive clauses in primary source documents
• How to accurately transcribe and categorize covenant language
• How individual contributions help build a searchable public dataset
• Best practices for efficient and accurate archival work

This format balances education and productivity and is especially well-suited for first-time groups who want to leave with completed, meaningful contributions.

Equipment & Preparation:
Participants should bring:

• A laptop (strongly recommended for ease of transcription)
• Access to Wi-Fi

Zooniverse runs in a web browser, and creating an account prior to the session is encouraged.

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This program is led by Studio intern Roksanna Keyvan, whose interdisciplinary background in Environmental and Social Justice focuses on strategy, governance, and public impact. She has experience developing digital tools and leading workshops that support data-driven social justice initiatives, including work connected to Mapping Prejudice in Forsyth County.