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‘Jazz, Jobs, and Justice’ in the Era of COVID-19

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N. Williams, PhD When I announced that the theme for the 2019-2020 issue of the Journal of Traditions & Beliefs  would be “Jazz, Jobs, and Justice,” I could not have imagined that jazz artists throughout the global community, … Continue reading →

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Still Counting My 2019 Blessings!

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Inspired by a suggestion from the Reverend George E. Mensah, Sr., Executive Minister of Washington, DC’s Shiloh Baptist Church, I decided to count my blessings on Sunday, December 29, 2019, in the hope that I might compile a list of … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Jessye on Gifts, Talents, and Teaching

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“We each express ourselves in our own ways, with our own gifts and talents.  Let us not be afraid to stand up and be an example of the change we wish to see in our world by doing something strong … Continue reading →

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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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