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St. Adalbert / Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church: Celebrating 100 Years of Service to African Americans and Cleveland’s Fairfax Community

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N. Williams, PhD On April 24, 2022, “Divine Mercy Sunday,” members of St. Adalbert / Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church officially launched the celebration of its 100th anniversary. A century earlier, in response to … Continue reading →

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Here’s to June Sallée Antoine and Other Great Women in the Arts and Humanities!

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N. Williams, PhD When I consider the significant role that the arts and humanities have played in my life, I am often reminded of the work of Mrs. June Sallée Antoine (1929-2016). A native of Sandusky, Ohio, Mrs … Continue reading →

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Praying Grounds Collection Will Benefit from Humanities Grant to Cleveland State University Library

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N. Williams, PhD Earlier this month, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Praying Grounds: African American Faith Communities, A Documentary and Oral History Project would benefit from a recent American Rescue Plan Humanities Grant to Cleveland State … Continue reading →

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Dr. Marvin A. McMickle: Prolific Scholar and RASHAD Board Member

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Regennia N. Williams, PhD             On Thursday, January 20, 2022, I had the pleasure of serving as host for a wonderful author talk by the Reverend Dr. Marvin A. McMickle, a prolific scholar and a member of the Editorial Advisory … Continue reading →

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Lift Every Voice and Celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa!

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N. Williams, PhD To my mind, nothing showcases American diversity quite like the rich tapestry of religious and cultural traditions associated with holiday celebrations. I am, therefore, looking forward to the many Christmas and Kwanzaa events that will … Continue reading →

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Read All About It!

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Please check out the latest issue of our newsletter HERE!

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Mary Lou Williams and All That Jazz

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N. Williams, PhD At long last my summer break is over! I am pleased to be back in my virtual saddle again and spending more time writing about the music and books that never fail to bring me … Continue reading →

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The Association of African American Cultural Gardens: Been There, Done That, Got the T-Shirt and More on One World Day!

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N. Williams, PhD On Sunday, August 29, 2021, Cleveland’s One World Day celebration offered guests lots of opportunities to mingle with friendly people, enjoy great food and beverages, and shop for clothing, jewelry, and other items from the … Continue reading →

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Choose Your Weapons Carefully

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

August 2021 began with me reading Gordon Parks’ A Choice of Weapons, the 1966 memoir that inspired a new HBO documentary. Gordon Parks (1912-2006) was not a stranger to me, because I had been introduced to his work while attending … Continue reading →

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Public Screening of Veteran’s Oral History at the UnBar Cafe

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director
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