Monthly Archives: May 2017

Jazz in Retrospect: From “Come Sunday” to “Divine Music”

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Regennia N. Williams, PhD During a year-long journey through recent jazz history, I discovered that many artists continue to view jazz as spiritual music.  Others describe it as nothing less than divine.  Some even borrow a line from Duke Ellington … Continue reading →

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Education and History Still Matter: Remembering May 17, 1954

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Because I understand the ongoing struggle to secure equal access to quality education for all people in the United States, I intend to take full advantage of continuing education and professional development opportunities, and then apply what I learn in … Continue reading →

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History, Humanity, and the Humanities: Getting to the Art of the Matter

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

      As an educator and an arts lover, I have always been very proud of the fact that history, my chosen field of study and, by definition, one of the humanities, invites people to give careful consideration to the ways … Continue reading →

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