Dr. A’isha La’Don Abdul Rahman, M.L.I.S, Ph.D
Archivist, Genealogist, Author & Heritage Traveler
Dr. A’isha La’Don Abdul Rahman, M.L.I.S, Ph.D
Archivist, Genealogist, Author & Heritage Traveler
Dr. Aisha Abdul Rahman is an Archivist and Consultant, founder of Legacy Builders & Empowerment Inc. owner of Legacy Planning & Preservation LTD. Aisha specializes in the preservation, increase, and accessibility of Black Culture and Heritage, including artifacts, records, and documents that facilitate the reconnection of the African Diaspora to its roots through genealogical research.
Aisha is also known for being many of the first to obtain Sierra Leone citizenship through Genetic Genealogical testing with African Ancestry; traveling to Sierra Leone, with African Ancestry, and participating in the second citizenship workshop and ceremony given by President Bio.
Notable Contributions and Recognitions:
Judge for the 2024 California Fine Art Exhibition
June 2024
I served as a judge for the California Fine Art Exhibition, contributing my expertise in art and cultural heritage to evaluate and recognize outstanding works in the digital art category. Link to the announcement
Interviews: Segments where I’ve discussed my professional experiences and insights.
Juneteenth Gem: A Conversation with Aisha Abdul Rahman, Founder of Legacy Designs Studio
June 22, 2021
Collaborations: Projects or discussions with other content creators.
Dual Citizenship in Sierra Leone. More Than Just a Passport.
Sep 14, 2023
How To Get Sierra Leone Citizenship | Traveling To Salone | AUTHENTIC AFRICAN
Aug 8, 2022
Conferences and Talks: Presentations or speeches I’ve given at industry events.
How I use Virtual Reality as an archivist preserving black history at the SOJO by Aisha Abdul Rahman for Popup Research Station
May 23, 2024
Bridging the Digital Divide in Heritage Preservation using Browser-Based VR by Aisha Abdul Rahman for the SJSU 2024 CPGE Student Conference
Jan 16, 2024
Preservation of African and African American heritage and African cultural heritage through VR by Aisha Abdul Rahman for Popup Research Station
Nov 8, 2023
The Black Travel Journey to Freedom, A Juneteenth Tribute
June 9, 2022