Local history publishers play a vital role in telling underrepresented stories by providing a platform for voices and perspectives that may not be widely represented in mainstream media. These publishers often focus on the history and culture of a specific community or region, and as a result, they can offer a unique and nuanced understanding of the area and its inhabitants. They can also provide a space for marginalized groups to share their own stories and experiences, which helps to broaden the public's understanding of the community and its history. Additionally, local history publishers can help to uncover and preserve forgotten or overlooked historical events, people and places. By publishing underrepresented stories, local history publishers can help to create a more inclusive and accurate understanding of the past and present, and can also promote empathy and understanding for different groups.