SPARKLE—Harriet Tubman From a Family Perspective

Join us for a special SPARKLE as we celebrate Black History Month: “Harriet Tubman from a Family Perspective–In Conversation with Her 3x Great Grand Niece Ernestine Wyatt who will share family stories and insights as well as current efforts to honor Harriet Tubman’s legacy. This program takes place Wednesday, February 12th at 2pm in the Silver Spring Civic Building.

About our Presenter: Ernestine Tina Martin Wyatt

Ernestine (Tina) Martin Wyatt is a Great-Great-Great Grandniece of Harriet Ross Tubman. Tina learned the value of activism as a teenager by participating in an organized and peaceful protest strategically ensuring that African American History and literature was included in the school’s curriculum.

Tina received her Bachelors of Art in Studio Art and Art History from the University of Maryland. In addition, she earned her Masters of Art degree in Museum Studies from the George Washington University. As an Artist, one of her artworks is in the permanent collection of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture.

Tina had a long career as a registered nurse not only focusing on patient health, but also on patient education. Following the thread in education she also taught art to children in Pre K – 6th grades for the District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) system, where she was instrumental in implementing an object based learning curriculum in partnership with the Smithsonian Department of Education.

Tina seeks to promote the legacy of Harriet Ross Tubman. One of the ways is as co-founder of Harriet Tubman Day Washington District of Columbia (HTDWDC). Through the “Celebrate to Educate” ceremony she works to inspire and bring accurate awareness of Harriet Tubman’s life, specifically her participation in the Civil War and her life in the Nation’s Capital and surrounding areas. She continues to share Harriet Tubman’s legacy through her various speaking engagements and her membership in the National Congress Black Women-San Gabriel Valley Chapter promoting her as a symbol for Faith, Freedom, Family and Democracy. Currently, Tina is working on projects o implement Harriet’s legacy in practical ways. Tina resides in Washington DC with her husband and family.