SPIRITUALS A NATIONAL TREASURE
In the 1920’s Thomas A. Dorsey is credited with creating the original musical art form of African American Gospel music. Dorsey’s story is a fascinating and inspiring one, not only in the music world but because of it’s profound impact … Read More
It takes courage and resolve to know who you are and where you came from. The end result is freedom and pure joy for the soul, because it helps you discover your life’s purpose that serves others and yourself well. … Read More
Who are we, American victims or heroes? Lately I find it difficult, even painful to watch the news as a select few dismantle our core foundation as Americans. America’s compassion, our openness to embrace different cultures and religions and provide … Read More
Celebrate the African American spirituals 10th anniversary as a national treasure with me! In February 2007 the African American Spirituals were recognized by the US Congress as an American National Treasure in Twin Resolutions: H. RES. 120 and S. RES … Read More
Are we forgetting the secret and sacred voices of our ancestors? When you don’t know you are history, you don’t know about your ancestors awe inspiring capabilities, their triumphs, or their powerful spirit that succeeded in overcoming the impossible. If … Read More
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