Monthly Archives: May 2016

Wrapping Up May 2016 with a Week-Long Feast for the Eyes, Ears, Hearts and Minds of Arts and Humanities Lovers

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

From oral history research opportunities and shopping for curios in Newport News,Virginia to the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Alliance of Museums and the musical traditions of trombone “shout bands” in Washington, D.C., the last full week in May … Continue reading →

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“Sing to the Rafters” with Dr. James Abbington, October 8, 2016 — Save the Date!

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Dear fans of African American sacred music, You are cordially invited to attend a “Sing to the Rafters” choral music reading session with Dr. James Abbington of Emory University and GIA Publications.  This will be the first public program co-sponsored … Continue reading →

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Remembering The Rev. Dr. Earl Preston, Jr.

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

If you are a gospel music fan who came of age in the 1970’s, then there is a very good chance that you knew Earl Preston, Jr., the East Tech High School alumnus, military veteran, gifted  singer, founder and long-time … Continue reading →

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Black Protest, Preaching, and (Re)Presentations

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS   The Revolution Is Now Being Televised and Tweeted: Black Protest, Preaching, and (Re)Presentations, From the Black Arts Movement to #BlackLivesMatter, c.1965-2016   for The Journal of Traditions & Beliefs Spring 2017   Regennia N. Williams, PhD, … Continue reading →

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