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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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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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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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