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Phillip K. Jones, II & Friends Present FREE Concert Salute to Pianist Billy Strayhorn on November 19, 2015

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Phillip K. Jones, II & Friends will present a Centennial Birthday Concert Tribute to jazz legend Billy Strayhorn, on Thursday, November 19, 2015, 7:30 p.m., at Cleveland State University, Music and Communication Building, 2001 Euclid Avenue,  Drinko Recital Hall.  This … Continue reading →

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Give the Gift of Music on #GivingTuesday, December 1, 2015

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Hello! Please join me in supporting the ongoing work of Spiritual Gifts, a nonprofit arts education organization, by donating  to our gofundme campaign by ‪#‎GivingTuesday‬, December 1, 2015. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to support program expenses for 2016, … Continue reading →

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Thank You! — From the Bottom of My Hurston-Loving Heart

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

I just want to say thanks to everyone who supported the Oral History Association’s Zora Neale Hurston activities in Eatonville, Florida, Hurston’s childhood home. I really enjoyed my museum visit, the interview with museum founder N.Y. Nathiri, and the Educator’s … Continue reading →

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Doing Good in the Neighborhood and “the Circle”

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Never underestimate the difference that a few good men and women can make in a neighborhood and an organization.  On Saturday, September 19, 2015, current and former residents of Fairfax joined other history lovers in discussing the life stories, good … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Stokes Brothers’ Smiles

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

This has really been a tough week for those of who love American history and the people who make it.  Before we recovered from the shock of losing Professor Julian Bond, we discovered that Congressman Louis Stokes had passed on. … Continue reading →

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History Gives Back Beautiful Gifts!

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Many years ago, I had the pleasure of attending a poetry reading by Gwendolyn Brooks.  On that wonderful afternoon at the Cleveland Public Library, she spoke volumes, when she stated, “Poetry gives back beautiful gifts!”   Today, I can honestly say … Continue reading →

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My Declaration of Independence

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

A few days ago, a sister scholar wrote to say that someone told her I might be retiring soon.  While I appreciated the fact that she was concerned about my well-being, I assured her that, after spending 23 years in … Continue reading →

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“Homegoings” for the Living: The Business of African American Funerals

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

When one of my cousins informed me that I was not “invited” to the December 2014 homegoing services for his father (my mother’s brother), I was forced to admit something that I had long suspected. Homegoings, in my opinion, really … Continue reading →

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The Nonprofit Business of African American History and Culture

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

The more I focus on the business side of nonprofit administration and leadership, the more I am impressed by the work of Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch and the staff of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.  Construction on … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Life and Black Music Month

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

It has been said that a woman’s work is never done, and I must say that this has been true for me throughout my entire adult life.  I was fortunate, however, to have people around me who loved life and brought … Continue reading →

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