Assistant Professor Wanett Clyde is the Collections Management Librarian & Archivist at CUNY’s New York City College of Technology, where in addition to managing the library’s collection she oversees the university archives. Her research seeks to explore the intersection of Black history and fashion history, drawing out under credited African-American contributors, their critical innovations and accomplishments, and other meaningful connections in the overlapping research spheres. In her role as the co-Vice President of NYMASA (the New 
York Metro American Studies Association) and as an active participant in the Brooklyn maker scene, she highlights the rich textile history of the Americas and fosters introductions between academics and fiber enthusiasts.
