Amisha Padnani, the digital editor on the obituaries desk at The New York Times, spearheaded the creation of the Overlooked series, a history project that revisits the lives of individuals who were excluded from The Times's obituary pages. The series was inspired by the realization that many important figures, particularly women and people of color, did not receive the recognition they deserved in the paper's historical record. Padnani's motivation stemmed from a desire to rectify these omissions and to spark conversations about diversity and inclusion. Overlooked diverges from traditional obituary style by allowing writers to creatively tell the stories of these overlooked figures, highlighting their achievements and contributions to the world.