Our approach: unearthing history with integrity
At Correcting the Record, our mission is to restore accuracy, context, and integrity to the historical record. We reject speculation, repetition of unproven claims, and popular myths, grounding every narrative in verifiable primary sources. Join us as we uncover documented history and challenge misconceptions.
Our guiding principles: restoring the past
We are dedicated to preserving historical accuracy by documenting the Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and Civil Rights eras through original newspapers, census records, court filings, fraternal proceedings, and institutional archives. Our goal is to correct misinformation and fabrication by addressing widely repeated but unsupported claims, presenting evidence-based corrections that are transparent, cited, and accessible to the public.
How we ensure accuracy: a rigorous process
Accuracy is the foundation of Correcting the Record. We prioritize primary sources, ensuring all claims are verifiable and corroborated across multiple independent records. Every assertion includes clear citations so you can trace the evidence yourself. We provide context without speculation, explicitly acknowledging any uncertainties or incomplete records. If new evidence emerges or an error is identified, corrections are made promptly and transparently, maintaining our commitment to ongoing review.
What we hope you take away
After engaging with Correcting the Record, we hope you leave with deeper confidence in what documented history can reveal—and a clearer understanding of how careful research changes what we think we know. We strive for confidence in our information, clarity on historical myths, respect for the record, empowerment through reclaimed stories, intellectual honesty, and a sense of continuity. The goal is not to persuade, but to document—so understanding can follow. Trust in history is earned through documentation, transparency, and the willingness to correct the record when the evidence demands it.