Tag Archives: Oral History

Remembering the Honorable Sara J. Harper, Esq.( 1926-2025), Distinguished Attorney, Judge, and Community Leader

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N. Williams, PhD On this day, I joined hundreds of other Clevelanders in celebrating the life and legacy of Judge Sara J. Harper, Black Christian daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, attorney, public servant, and so much more. Other … Continue reading →

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A “Wings Over Jordan Choir” Full-Circle Moment

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

by Regennia N. Williams, PhD On Saturday, May 17, 2025, I experienced a deeply moving full-circle moment, one that I will hold close to my heart forever. That day, surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues, I participated in the Wings … Continue reading →

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Toni Morrison, My Writing Muse

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N. Williams, PhD Author Toni Morrison (1931-2019) has long been my muse of choice. A native of Lorain, Ohio, Morrison’s work never fails to inspire and amaze me, whether I am in my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio or … Continue reading →

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2024: A Smithsonian-Inspired Year to Remember

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N. Williams, PhD The folder cover for information packets that we distributed for the Smithsonian-Cleveland Partnership launch activities. In my December 2023 blog post, I shared detailed information about the January 2024 Smithsonian-Cleveland Partnership activities. These programs would … Continue reading →

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Helen Turner-Thompson and the Power of Words and Music

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N. Williams, PhD When I was informed of the passing of Rev. Helen Turner-Thompson (January 7, 1931 – March 5, 2024), I immediately thought of the times when she graciously agreed to share her oral history with me … Continue reading →

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Welcoming a New Season!

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Dear Readers, Happy National Arts and Humanities Month! I trust that fall 2023 is off to an amazingly brisk and colorful start! I shared my last blog post just before the official start of spring, and I am grateful for … Continue reading →

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Our March 2023 Newsletter is Now Available on ISSUU!

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N. Williams You are cordially invited to read the March 2023 edition of our Traditions & Beliefs Newsletter on ISSUU. This publication includes articles on the Ohio Humanities Council-funded “Greenstone Church Oral History Project,” which features first-person narratives … 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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Praying Grounds and the “Wings” of Song

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

By Regennia N. Williams, PhD Earlier today, I listened to a 1981 videotaped interview of Leontyne Price, whose recorded solo vocal concerts and operatic performances always leave me speechless. In describing the secret of her incredible success, she said something … Continue reading →

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RASHAD Launches the ‘Praying Grounds’ Book Publishing Project

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N Williams, PhD As the the founder and director of the RASHAD Center, Inc., I am pleased to announce the official April 2020 launch of the “Praying Grounds” Book Publishing Project (PGB2P). This project is made possible, in … Continue reading →

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