Amy Padnani: How we're honoring people overlooked by history

The transcript discusses the role of obituaries at the New York Times, focusing on the Overlooked project, which aims to highlight the stories of women and people of color who were previously omitted. The project, launched in 2018, has been successful in raising awareness and is expanding into other media. The speaker reflects on the challenges faced, the impact of the project, and the ongoing efforts to diversify obituaries.

What was the reaction from readers after the launch of the 'Overlooked' project?

What does the author hope to achieve in the future regarding obituaries?

What significant historical figure was mentioned as having been overlooked in obituaries?

How does the author view the role of obituaries in society?