Facebook announced a new feature today. This feature helps people share spoken stories. It is called Community Oral History. The goal is to preserve local memories and traditions. People can record short audio clips directly on Facebook. They can share personal experiences and family tales. These stories become part of a shared community history.
(Facebook launches community oral history feature)
Groups and Pages can start specific oral history projects. Members contribute their own voice recordings. Topics can include local events, cultural practices, or neighborhood changes. The feature organizes these recordings. Listeners can easily find and hear stories important to their area. Facebook believes this strengthens community bonds.
The tool is simple. Users tap a microphone icon within a post. They record their story for up to five minutes. They add a title and description. Then they post it. Others can listen, react, and comment. The focus is on real voices sharing real experiences. Facebook hopes this captures moments often missed in written posts.
(Facebook launches community oral history feature)
Community leaders see value in this. They think it helps document unique local knowledge. Schools and historical societies might use it too. This feature is available now for Facebook Groups and Pages. It works globally. Facebook encourages groups to begin collecting stories immediately. The company states this is about connecting people through shared heritage. They aim to make history feel alive and personal.
