Martha Bireda and Jaha Cummings

Recorded February 28, 2024 Archived February 28, 2024 36:22 minutes
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Description

Jaha Cummings (50) speaks with his mother Martha Bireda (78) about the importance of community, people who influenced him during childhood, and carrying on his ancestors' legacies.

Subject Log / Time Code

Jaha Cummings (JC) shares a bit about a project he and Martha Bireda (MB) worked on together.
MB reflects on the importance of love and community.
JC talks about the values of community he learned as a member of Generation X.
MC asks JC who influenced him as a child.
MC shares a memory of her grandmother.
MC and JC talk about other extended family members.
JC reflects on the concept of "gentle parenting."
MB asks JC about the most importance life lessons he has learned.
MB talks about changing career paths.
JC discusses a mural featuring his grandmother.
MB talks about continuing the legacy of his ancestors.
MC shares what she feels most grateful for in life.
MB and JC talk about land ownership and agriculture.

Participants

  • Martha Bireda
  • Jaha Cummings

Recording Locations

Alliance for the Arts

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership

Partnership Type

Outreach