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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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Celebrating the Artistry of Women in Jazz

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and — in this centennial year for both Ella Fitzgerald and Lena Horne, I have discovered that there is no shortage of opportunities to celebrate the artistry of women in jazz.  Today, I invite you … Continue reading →

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From Hymns to Horn — My Favorite Songs for This Season Are Celebrations of Life!

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

This is one of those posts that won’t require a lot of typing, because, fortunately, I’ve found two songs that seem to say it all — when it comes to the reasons for this season of rejoicing among Christians the … Continue reading →

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Read All About It!

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Print and digital publications prove that the “pen” still has power.  You are cordially invited to read all about RASHAD’s powerful first year in the Mid-Atlantic. The latest edition of the Traditions & Beliefs newsletter is now available on ISSUU.  … Continue reading →

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“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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