The Weeksville Project: Cumberland Harrison - Part One.

Written by Kenzi James

Brooklyn in the mid 1800's is it's own city. Weeksville is a developing Free Black community and welcomes a new arrival from the South.

Performed by the Bondfire Radio Theater Ensemble:Narrator - Aiesha TurmanCumberland - David RobertsAunt Miriam - Lacresha BerryVirginia/Ginny - Emma Bracy Salem - Conscious

Keep listening to find out what the future holds for Cumberland in Part Two.

The Weeksville Project was produced for Bondfire Radio by Keisha “TK” Dutes & Conscious, with sound design by Cedric Wilson. Podcast artwork by Fresh Daily. Theme music: "November" by Kai Engel.

With additional gratitude to the Brooklyn arts Council and Weeksville Heritage center for making this possible.

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