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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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Hillfest Jazz in Washington DC — October 6, 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

The Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation is looking for Volunteers for the upcoming  Hillfest events! This opportunity is perfect for Jazz enthusiasts! The foundation’s mission is to serve the Washington D.C. jazz community by providing a weekly jam session, an annual … Continue reading →

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DMV Jazz, National Arts and Humanities Month, and Humanities Days @ Montgomery College!

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

October is National Arts and Humanities Month, and you are cordially invited to join me for celebrations in Maryland and Ohio!  I plan to highlight a different project each week, so please follow the RASHAD Center’s blog for more announcements. … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Part II, Chapter 1: Washingtonians-at-Large

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I am always going to be a Washingtonian. I’ve been in New York for 13 years, but I still represent Washington DC!” –Corcoran N. Holt, 2017   CORCORAN N. HOLT is both a freelance bassist and a group leader in … Continue reading →

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