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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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National Poetry Month and Black Aspirations Week 2015

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Happy National Poetry Month (April) to All !  Don’t hesitate to enjoy the works of poets Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, K.L. — a rising star in my local community of writers, and others throughout the year. Saturday, April 17, 2015 … Continue reading →

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Hollywood, Historians, and the Business of Movie Making

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“Selma,” is a thought-provoking new film from director Ava DuVernay.  This work is receiving a great deal of attention for both its dramatization of the events leading up to the historic 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights march and its … Continue reading →

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The Beauty and Business of the Arts

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

I have traveled to Beijing, China on three different occasions, and I am always impressed by the rich history of the performing arts in that great city, especially when it comes to the Peking Opera.  Everything from the make-up and … Continue reading →

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Honor in My Own Town!

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

With the end of the calendar year approaching, I thought I would share several important announcements about my recent activities. The first is related to my December 27, 2014 visit to the Western Reserve Historical Society.  Let me begin by … Continue reading →

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