Gary Tinsley and Ereka Craig

Recorded November 5, 2023 Archived November 5, 2023 44:15 minutes
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Id: mby023268

Description

Siblings Ereka Craig (59) and Gary Tinsley (77) share memories of their late mother, a figure who was deeply involved in the Africatown community.

Subject Log / Time Code

Gary Tinsley (GT) shares his fondest memories of his mother.
GT shares about his life growing up in Plateau, Alabama.
GT talks about his relationship with Ereka Craig (EC), his younger sister.
GT shares about a union that started in Plateau.
EC shares early memories of her mother.
EC talks about the finding of the Clotilda ship.
GT shares his view of his mother as a historian of the Africatown community.
GT shares a bit about his father's family history.
The two talk about growing up in Plateau.
EC reflects on ways that the community has changed over time.

Participants

  • Gary Tinsley
  • Ereka Craig

Recording Locations

Africatown Heritage House

Partnership Type

Outreach

Initiatives