Monthly Archives: March 2017

“Do All You Can . . .”

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Several years ago, an elderly woman at my Shaker Heights, Ohio church was engaged in the painful task of planning the funeral for one of her daughters.  On the Sunday before her daughter’s service, she paused in the church fellowship … Continue reading →

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The Calm after the Most Recent Political Storms

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

                    Last week, after joining millions of Americans in reading, thinking, discussing, and contacting elected officials about possible cuts to healthcare, arts, humanities, and other essential federal programs, I was pleasantly … Continue reading →

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The Music of Roger “Buck” Hill: Still Delivering Joy — In DC and Beyond!

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

This week, the Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale formally introduced me to the life story and musical legacy of saxophonist Roger “Buck” Hill (1927-2017), the “Wailin’ Mailman,” who spent decades delivering mail for the US Postal Service, even as he delivered … Continue reading →

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DC Preview Event for the Carter G. Woodson Home Site Attracts History-Lovers from Near and Far

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

On Sunday, February 26, 2017, I was delighted to be part of the enthusiastic crowd that gathered for the much-anticipated preview event for the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site.  Sponsored by the National Park Service and other program … Continue reading →

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