Family Moments
Our Matriarch: Jeanette Foreman Cummings
Generation 4 | Born December 20, 1943
"This website was created to preserve our family's rich history and strengthen the bonds between generations. From Rev. A. Wayman Ward's pioneering ministry to today's young leaders, we honor our past while building our future together. May this digital home remind us that we are connected by more than blood—we are united by faith, love, and the enduring legacy of the Ward family."
Video message from our matriarch
Jeanette Foreman Cummings
The matriarch of our modern family, Jeanette has been a guiding light for generations. Hyde Park High School graduate, Fisk University alumna, and Roosevelt University Law School graduate.
Profile Highlights:
- • Born December 20, 1943
- • Mother of Ghian and Javin, grandmother to many
- • Marian Ward Branch
"Though we lived in the depression, we were not depressed"
Through the voices of historians and community leaders like Timuel Blackwell, we connect our family's journey to the broader narrative of resilience, faith, and triumph that defines the African American experience.
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Ghian Foreman and Zechariah Khary Foreman share the same birthday - September 23rd! Uncle and nephew, born decades apart, celebrate together making family gatherings extra special on this day.
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