Episode S2:07: Martha R. Bireda, Ph.D.
Martha R. Bireda, Ph.D., Executive Director, Blanchard House Museum
“It is my belief that all humans are connected in some way and what affects others, no matter the distance or seeming differences, will ultimately affect us; history proves this to be so. I choose to be a conscious agent of change and encourage others to become part of the collective consciousness of healing our nation and our world.”
Martha R. Bireda, Ph.D., is Director of the Blanchard House Museum of African American History and Culture, located in Punta Gorda, Florida. For over 30 years, Dr. Bireda has consulted, lectured, and written about social issues related to race, gender, class, power, and culture. Dr. Bireda’s books explore and examine critical issues past and present that impact our global society. She believes that awareness and recognition of the universality of social issues can contribute to the resolution of problems that affect all societies, and confirm our human connectivity.