SPIRITUALS A NATIONAL TREASURE
I love the African American Spirituals. They saved my life, so I wanted to save them! I want to share with you my successful journey securing support in the US Congress to recognize the African American Spirituals as an American … Read More
The spirituals were created by the slaves as a way to have a one on one conversation with God. As human beings we all need a way to find comfort, and a way to feel that our lives matter, the … Read More
Ralph Ellison stated in his book the Invisible Man: “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” In my own journey to understand who am I and why am I here, I needed to know why the African American … Read More
#ILoveTheAfricanAmericanSpirituals I want to share and celebrate the journey of the African American Spiritual becoming recognized as an American National Treasure in 2007 with you. Knowing the slaves used their original music, that we know today as African American spirituals, … Read More
HOUSE RESOLUTION 120 Whereas beginning in 1619, when slavery was introduced into the European colonies, enslaved Africans remained in bondage until 1865, when the United States ratified the 13th amendment to the Constitution; Whereas during that period of the history … Read More
The spirituals began with a moan and groan……. The slaves created a new rhythm, not to make music for music’s sake instead a cry, a moan or groan was enough to tell God what the slave wanted God to know. … Read More
On the morning of February 7, 2007 I was in my car on my way to the Capitol Building in Washington DC to witness the legislation I had put forth, sponsored by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, CT in the US Congress … Read More
To the citizens of the world, I offer you my love and comfort as we try to heal from the senseless hatred and violence inflicted on innocent lives in Paris last week and for far too long everywhere around the … Read More
#Connect2Culture is like connecting to the spirit of humanity. Check out my video conversation with Dr. Dorothy I. Height(Chairwoman and President Emerita of the National Council of Negro Women) regarding the African American spirituals. I was so honored she gave … Read More
Dr. King’s words are as powerful today as they were when he led the Civil Rights Movement marches in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Let us never forget love is the answer, and passive resistance and nonviolent peaceful protests are great … Read More