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“The Pieces I Am” and the Books I Love

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

For more than 30 years, the works of Toni Morrison have challenged, inspired, and moved me in the most amazing ways.  From The Bluest Eye and Song of Solomon to Beloved and Jazz, her books celebrate the fascinating history and … Continue reading →

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RASHAD’s June 2019 “Black Music Month” Newsletter is Now Available

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Hello!  You are invited to read the latest issue of our online newsletter.  Downloads are not included in our free ISSUU plan, so do not click on the “Download” ads on the ISSUU site.  If you would like to have … Continue reading →

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Let’s Celebrate Black Music Month on June 8th!

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Please meet me and the Cheyney Thomas Jazz Trio at the Oxon Hill (Maryland) Branch Library on Saturday, June 8th, 1-3 p.m., 6200 Oxon Hill Road.  This event is free, and I hope to see you there!  –Regennia

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RASHAD’s Spring 2019 Newsletter is Now Available!

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

The Spring 2019 issue of our newsletter is now available.  The theme for this Jazz Appreciation Month issue is “My Story, My Song, and My Sources.”  We focus on oral history, local history, photographic history, and jazz history.  You can … Continue reading →

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Join Me in Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month in April!

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

JAZZforum, Monday, April 8, 2019 7:00 pm, Free! “Washington, DC, Jazz” UDC – Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives Featuring Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale, Mr. Willard Jenkins JAZZforum celebrates the recently published book Washington, DC, Jazz (Images … Continue reading →

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Writing Gives Back Beautiful Gifts–Often in the Form of Published Books!

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N. Williams, PhD With this week’s official launch of the Washington, DC, Jazz book, I found myself reminiscing about a research journey that began in May 2016, when my love for Duke Ellington’s liturgical jazz led me to … Continue reading →

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Between Praying Grounds and Portrait Galleries: Scholarly Research and Artistic Journeys in Black

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Regennia N. Williams, PhD In May of 2018, I embarked upon a research journey that has allowed me to build upon several earlier oral history and writing projects, and think about my scholarship and teaching activities in ways that would … Continue reading →

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1960 What?: Art and the Roots and Fruits of Activism in New York

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

For reasons that make perfectly good sense to me as a teacher-scholar,  the 2010s have felt like the “Era of 50th Anniversaries.”  The 1960 election of John Fitzgerald Kennedy as the youngest and first Roman Catholic president of the United … Continue reading →

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In the Spirit of Creativity: African American Art and the Gospel According to Dr. David C. Driskell

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

I believe, now more than ever, that everything happens for a reason–even when I fail, initially, to understand all of the minute details associated with the happenings. During my current season of change, I have come to the conclusion that … Continue reading →

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Jazz, Visual Art, and “Colored Frames”

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

As I continue to explore Black contributions to my twin loves of American music and art,  I would be remiss if I did not confess that I am never surprised by the incredibly thought-provoking ideas that artists are willing to … Continue reading →

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