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Recognizing Granville T. Woods : David L. Head Talks About His Award-Winning Documentary
In this powerful episode of SMARTcast, we sit down with David L. Head, a former MTA Bus Operator in New York City who has transformed his frontline transit experience into a lifelong mission of education, preservation, and recognition.
David L. Head is a historian, author, and Telly Award-winning documentarian, widely known for his groundbreaking work honoring Granville T. Woods, often referred to as the Black Edison. Through meticulous research, storytelling, and advocacy, Head has brought renewed attention to Woods’ critical contributions to Black history, electrical innovation, and public transit systems.
📘🎥 In this SMARTcast conversation, Head discusses:
👉 His journey from MTA bus operator to historian and filmmaker
👉 Why Granville T. Woods’ legacy matters to transit professionals today
👉 The research behind his book and award-winning documentary
👉 How transit history and Black innovation are deeply interconnected
👉 His ongoing mission to educate, preserve, and inspire future generations
This episode is a reminder that transit is more than buses and rail—it’s innovation, equity, and untold stories that deserve to be heard. SMARTcast continues its commitment to elevating voices that shape the past, present, and future of public transportation.
🎧 Tune in to learn how history moves us forward.
🔔 Subscribe to SMARTcast for conversations at the intersection of transit, community, innovation, and impact.
#SMARTcast #DavidLHead #GranvilleTWoods #BlackEdison #TransitHistory #PublicTransportation #BlackHistory #TransitInnovation #TellyAward
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By Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional TransportationIn this powerful episode of SMARTcast, we sit down with David L. Head, a former MTA Bus Operator in New York City who has transformed his frontline transit experience into a lifelong mission of education, preservation, and recognition.
David L. Head is a historian, author, and Telly Award-winning documentarian, widely known for his groundbreaking work honoring Granville T. Woods, often referred to as the Black Edison. Through meticulous research, storytelling, and advocacy, Head has brought renewed attention to Woods’ critical contributions to Black history, electrical innovation, and public transit systems.
📘🎥 In this SMARTcast conversation, Head discusses:
👉 His journey from MTA bus operator to historian and filmmaker
👉 Why Granville T. Woods’ legacy matters to transit professionals today
👉 The research behind his book and award-winning documentary
👉 How transit history and Black innovation are deeply interconnected
👉 His ongoing mission to educate, preserve, and inspire future generations
This episode is a reminder that transit is more than buses and rail—it’s innovation, equity, and untold stories that deserve to be heard. SMARTcast continues its commitment to elevating voices that shape the past, present, and future of public transportation.
🎧 Tune in to learn how history moves us forward.
🔔 Subscribe to SMARTcast for conversations at the intersection of transit, community, innovation, and impact.
#SMARTcast #DavidLHead #GranvilleTWoods #BlackEdison #TransitHistory #PublicTransportation #BlackHistory #TransitInnovation #TellyAward