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Opening Soon in DC, The Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“History shows that it does not matter who is in power or what revolutionary forces take over the government, those who have not learned to do for themselves and have to depend solely on others never obtain any more rights … Continue reading →

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In the Spirit of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Make and Celebrate African American History!

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director
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Contemplating Beauty and Freedom in the Capital City

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Congress is back in session on Capital Hill, and the newly-elected representative for my community in Maryland’s 4th District, Congressman Anthony Brown, is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus.  My classes at UDC’s Community College on North Capital … Continue reading →

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Museums, Marches, and More on My Mind

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

  As we prepare for the annual celebrations of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and African American History Month, I want to believe that  Icabod Flewellen, the son of an African Methodist Episcopal … Continue reading →

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2016 – A Year to Remember

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

When I decided to move to the Washington DC Metropolitan Area, I believed that life in this part of the world would be interesting and challenging, and I have not been disappointed. In fact, life here and throughout our world … Continue reading →

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Kudos to DC’s Sumner Museum Director

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Kudos to Kimberly Springle, Director of Washington DC’s Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives.   Springle brings boundless energy and passion to her work, and she is busy building collections and programs–and winning new friends and supporters for the institution. Founded … Continue reading →

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The Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives: UDC’s Storehouse of Musical Treasures

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives, an incredible collection of learning resources at the University of the District of Columbia. My introduction to the collection included informal conversations with a staff … Continue reading →

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Teaching and Traveling, Two of My Favorite Activities!

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

  I am pleased to report that I will be starting my first teaching job in Washington DC — at the University of the District of Columbia, in the Fall semester of 2016.  I will be working at the Community … Continue reading →

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July 2016 Issue of JTB Now Available Online

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

The July 2016 issue of The Journal of Traditions & Beliefs (JTB) is now available online at http://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/jtb/.  Inspired by my work as a Fulbright Scholar in Ile-Ife Nigeria, this issue celebrates the legacy of the Rev. Dr. John S. … Continue reading →

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Traditional Nigerian Leaders Visit Washington DC

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Oba (King) Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II)(right), Ooni of Ile-Ife, Nigeria, would be in Washington this month.  Last Tuesday, I had a chance to visit the National Museum of African Art, where the … Continue reading →

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