GARLIC & GREENS

Last month, I was tickled to be interviewed by actress and playwright Regina Taylor. This week, I attended the opening night for her gospel musical “Crowns” at  the Goodman Theatre.
In addition to putting on a huge summer production at the Goodman, the Crowns crew is producing a series of video interviews on the theme of “Tracking Tradition”. These conversations showcase Chicago residents who are working on projects that celebrate culture and connections to our ancestors.  Based on the book of the same name by the photographer Michael Cunningham and oral historian Craig Marberry, Crowns celebrates the strength and joy that can be found in quotidian stories. Because my project also documents anecdotal history, I was honored when Regina asked me to speak with her about GARLIC & GREENS’ focus on African American gardening and food traditions. I’ll let you know when the video is posted on their website!