Tag Archives: African American History

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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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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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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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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New Title from AOSIS Scholarly Books

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N. Williams, PhD In 2020, I had the pleasure of working with colleagues in South Africa and other nations to prepare the manuscript for Leadership for Change: Developing Transformational Student Leaders through Global Learning Spaces. After a rigorous … Continue reading →

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1963: A Year in the Life of a Nation — A Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presentation by Dr. Regennia N. Williams

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

You are cordially invited to attend a free virtual event that will take place at 7 p.m. (EST) on Monday, January 18, 2021, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Hosted by the Cuyahoga County Public Library System, “1963: … Continue reading →

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Musicians in the Family, in the Sanctuary, and on the Internet!

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

On July 24, 2020, the RASHAD Center, Inc. had the pleasure of working with Pastor Nathaniel Williams, Jr., the Williams Family Singers, and videographer Alexander Garrett to capture footage for the pilot project for C-L-E / Arts and Culture TV, … Continue reading →

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Summer Reads: Books and Essays by and About James Baldwin

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

This summer, I plan to spend time reading books and essays by and about James Baldwin (1924 – 1987), the native New Yorker and boy preacher who went on to become a brilliant writer, civil rights activist, and global thought … Continue reading →

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