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Punta Gorda has been described as a “unique sociology” because of its biracial settlement and development. In this presentation, Martha Bireda, portraying Queen Andrews, an African-American pioneer, describes the five factors that made Punta Gorda a model for interracial unity in the Jim Crow era of the early 1960s.
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Dr. Martha Bireda is the Director of the Blanchard House Museum of African American History and Culture of Charlotte County. For over twenty-five years, she was a consultant and trainer for issues related to race, ethnicity, gender, and class for school districts, law enforcement agencies, and other organizations. She is a monthly contributor to meer.com. Her most recent publication is Reflections of A Colored Girl describing her experiences during the Jim Crow Era.
Contact Information and Details:
Phone: 941-585-3023
Email: Biredagrp5@yahoo.com