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50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia WilliamsLet the Oppressed Go Free: Exploring Theologies of Liberation, A WRHS "By the Book" Discussion Featuring the Reverend Dr. Marvin A. McMickleThis virtual program took place on the evening of Thursday, January 20, 2022, as part of the annual commemoration of the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The complete video for this program, which includes the post-presentation discussion, is available on YouTube.The 2021-2022 "By the Book" author series is a celebration of research, writing, and the grand re-opening of the Western Reserve Historical Society's Library. This inaugural author series is unique in that it focuses on works published between 2020 and 2021 and includes public programs that consider various aspects of the history of Black and I...2022-02-0656 min
50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia WilliamsA Kwanzaa Meditation: From Jambo (Hello) to Habari Gani (What's the News?)In December 2020, Dr. Regennia N. Williams worked with videographer Nathaniel Rhodes to produce a Kwanzaa video. On December 30, 2021, while reflecting on the fifth principle of Kwanzaa ("Nia"/ Purpose), Dr. Williams, decided to share a brief excerpt from that video with people who may be celebrating Kwanzaa virtually during the on-going COVID-19 global pandemic. This podcast includes the audio from that excerpt. "Furaha ya Kwanzaa!"/ Happy Kwanzaa! Regennia N. Williams, PhD, Founder, President, and Director of the RASHAD Center, Inc. Distinguished Scholar of African American History and Culture, The Western Reserve Historical...2021-12-3002 min
50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia WilliamsUnderstanding and Celebrating Kwanzaa -- With an Emphasis on "Nia" (Purpose), by Mr. K.D. Hale | Cleveland, Ohio, 2021Mr. K.D. Hale is a Cleveland-based educator and a member of the African American Archives Auxiliary of the Western Reserve Historical Society, among other groups. In this special holiday episode, Mr. Hale references material in a book by Dr. Maulana Karenga, the founder of Kwanzaa. He then goes on to reflect upon his experiences as someone who has celebrated the Kwanzaa holiday since the 1980s, and discusses the meaning of the "Nguzo Saba" (seven principles) and the importance of "Nia" (purpose), the fifth principle of Kwanzaa. *Mr. Thomas Polk took the photograph of Mr...2021-12-1206 min
50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia WilliamsKwanzaa and "Kujichagulia" (Self-Determination) with Mrs. Beverly Lloyd | Cleveland, Ohio, 2021Beverly Lloyd serves as a trustee for the African American Archives Auxiliary of the Western Reserve Historical Society, and she is the founder and CEO of Pass It On MAAT. In this program, she shares her thoughts on the Pan-African holiday known as Kwanzaa and the importance of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, including Kujichagulia, which means self-determination. This audio podcast episode also has a companion YouTube video at https://youtu.be/qA9kD1BtT3E.Thank you so much for listening. If you like this program, please share it with family, friends, neighbors, and co...2021-12-0905 min
50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia WilliamsCelebrating Kwanzaa with Mr. K.D. Hale and Focusing on "Nia" (Purpose), One of the Seven Principles of KwanzaaIn this episode, Mr. K.D. Hale, a long-time Cleveland educator and school leader and former officer for both the African American Archives Auxiliary and the Association of African American Cultural Gardens, discusses the meaning of Kwanzaa, an African American and Pan-African holiday, while focusing on "Nia" (Purpose) one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The portrait of Hale is by Mr. Thomas Polk.2021-12-0504 min
50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia WilliamsKeesha McMillian, the Meaning of Kwanzaa, and the Spirit of "Kuumba" (Creativity) | Cleveland, Ohio, 2021Keesha McMillian, co-author of The McMillian Family Kwanzaa Celebration Guide and Founder of The Extended Family organization discusses the meaning of Kwanzaa and the spirit of "Kuumba" (creativity), one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. McMillian's book is one of the featured publications for the December 31, 2021, Kwanzaa program at the Western Reserve Historical Society's Cleveland History Center. 2021-11-2405 min
50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia Williams"By the Book" Reflections with Regennia (Part II): A Choice of WeaponsThis post-"By the Book" library discussion reflection is based on Regennia N. Williams' November 18, 2021, Zoom presentation on A Choice of Weapons, the autobiography of Gordon Parks. Information on the entire "By the Book" series is available online at https://www.wrhs.org/explore/pa/by-the-book-author-series/. The primary purpose of the post-discussion reflection series is to encourage more readers, viewers, and listeners to participate in the Western Reserve Historical Society's "By the Book" activities.2021-11-1903 min
50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia Williams"By the Book" Reflections with Regennia (Part I): The First Reconstruction, November 11, 2021This episode with Dr. Regennia N. Williams is related to her post-"By the Book" library discussion reflection on her contribution to a November 11, 2021, Western Reserve Historical Society panel presentation. The Veterans' Day presentation also featured Dr. John Grabowski and special guest scholar Dr. Van Gosse, Professor of History at Franklin and Marshall College and author of The First Reconstruction: Black Politics in America from the Revolution to the Civil War (Duke University Press, 2021). The primary purpose of Williams' "Reflections" series is to encourage more readers, viewers, and listeners to participate in the 2021 - 2022 "By the Book" series, which celebrat...2021-11-1505 min
50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia WilliamsMary Lou Williams and All That JazzThis episode focuses on the life and music of Mary Lou Williams, a legendary pianist, composer, and arranger. Here is the link to the 2016 Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra's live performance that featured sacred jazz by Mary Lou Williams and other artists:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=search&v=1796188877323127. ENJOY!2021-11-0402 min
50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia WilliamsThe Association of African American Cultural Gardens: Been There, Done That, Got the T-Shirt and More on One World Day!This post is about the Association of African American Cultural Gardens and Cleveland, Ohio's August 29, 2021, One World Day event.2021-09-0502 min
50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia WilliamsA Choice of Weapons, Gordon Parks, and GCUFFThis episode focuses on the life and work of Gordon Parks and acknowledges the positive impact that the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Foundation and Festival (GCUFF) are making in the cultural life of Northeast Ohio. The image for this episode is a self-portrait of Parks that was frequently incorporated into the cover designs for various editions of his classic memoir, A Choice of Weapons.2021-08-0902 min
50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia WilliamsIntroduction to Prof. Sherlynn Allen-Harris's "1619 Reflection: The Past Is Present"Professor Allen-Harris delivered the original Zoom presentation on Friday, June 25, 2021. Additional information on this program --including the PDF of her PowerPoint presentation (with web links and the list of suggested readings), can be found on the Facebook Group site for the African American Archives Auxiliary of the Western Reserve Historical Society. Please visit the "Files" and "Events" sections for this group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/179728556782147. 2021-06-2606 min
50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia Williams"A" Is for Amazing--And It's All about Alberta Grace Lee Mims!This podcast focuses on Dr. A. Grace Lee Mims, one of the 23 founders of the African American Archives Auxiliary of the Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland, Ohio.2021-03-2304 min50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia WilliamsDesigning Victory and Building Community: Robert P. Madison Discusses the Importance of Family and Faith in Times of War and PeaceThis podcast includes an audio excerpt from a 2021 Black History Month video tribute to Mr. Robert Prince Madison. Visit the African American Archives Auxiliary's Facebook page for more information on the complete video.2021-02-2106 min50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia WilliamsMr. Robert P. Madison and the Power of Words and MusicThis episode focuses on Mr. Robert P. Madison, a Cleveland, Ohio native, an award-winning architect, and one of the founding members of the African American Archives Auxiliary of the Western Reserve Historical Society, and his love for the arts and humanities.2021-01-3105 min50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia WilliamsAAAA, Nia (Purpose) Kwanzaa Dialogue Featuring Sherrie Tolliver and Paul Hill, Jr.Our featured guests recorded this dialogue on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 with a view toward setting the stage for a 50th Anniversary Celebration that will inspire and uplift the members of the African American Archives Auxiliary (AAAA) of the Western Reserve Historical Society and listeners across the United States and around the world.2020-12-3129 min
50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia Williams50 Golden Moments with Dr. Regennia WilliamsThis 2021 weekly podcast series will focus on African American history and culture as part of the 50th anniversary celebration for the African American Archives Auxiliary of the Western Reserve Historical Society.2020-12-2600 min