A CONVERSATION WITH ALTHEA SUMPTER: COLLECTING FAMILY STORIES

Storytelling is the way one generation teaches the next. When the younger generation does not hear stories from its elders, the link to a family or loved one’s past can be lost. I seek to revitalize the way we share such stories and to help us build a link to our heritage. Together we learn to celebrate the cultural diversity that makes us the mosaic that we truly are.

You will learn:

• How I have collected stories of my own elders in the Gullah Geechee community

• How it feels to discover your cultural heritage and be connected to your place of origin

• Techniques you can use to collect the stories of your family or community

• How you can build a legacy that links your past to future generations

A Conversation With Althea Sumpter event link.