Saturday, February 15, 2014

In the News Pt. 2

You never know when there's an opportunity to connect with someone so you need to be open to chance meetings and the wonderful things that can come from those meetings.  I connected with an interesting gentleman recently and it led to an interview and opportunity to share a little bit about my passion for African American History.  Rich Reese allowed me to talk about and promote my current exhibit, Freedom By any Other Name, on his show.  Rich hosts a show on KDHX  Independent Radio Station  88.1   Pop! The Beat Bubble Burst  and he put his on spin on celebrating Black History Month and has done so for the past several years.  He now has a new fan and listener.  I hope you'll join me on Thursday mornings by tuning into his show from 10 a.m. to noon.  As soon as it is up, I'll share the show that was recorded this week.  Thanks Rich!

In the News


February 2014                                                                                   
We received an invitation from KWMU radio (NPR) to discuss our upcoming Sunday program, A Tribute to Mrs. Rosa Parks and the ongoing exhibit Freedom By Any Other Name.  Pat Partridge the Christ Church Cathedral choirmaster and organist and I shared some thoughts about the hymn Mr. Partridge wrote, Mrs. Parks and the significance of this year's exhibit in the nave of Christ Church Cathedral.  Take a few minutes to listen.

 http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/christ-church-cathedral-pay-tribute-rosa-parks

Please join us Sunday, February 16th at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral 1210 Locust across from Central Library in downtown St. Louis.  The exhibit is on display in the church nave through the first week of March.

P.S.
The concert "A Tribute to Mrs. Rosa Parks" was an inspired offering and gift to the St. Louis community.  The choir, guest soloists, organist and choirmaster Mr. Pat Partridge and the angelic voice of Ms. Angel Riley were soul stirring and not to be missed.  Plans are underway for next year's concert, put this on your 2015 calendar now!  To hear and view excerpts from the concert click here.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Intersecting Histories



Intersecting Histories is a Facebook project designed to encourage the Facebook community to exchange  photographs and stories creating a different way of sharing our common history.  The idea came from the museum's current 2014 display Freedom By Any Other Name.  While many history books have condensed African American history into a few chapters accompanied by a select few iconic images, Black history is so much more.  Woven into the fabric of the story of America and its people, our stories intersect one another, creating a rich tapestry.  The images of our family scrapbooks present a more accurate description of "our'" history.  I encourage you to visit us on Facebook and share your family photographs and stories.  

"The treasured images of our parent’s and grandparent’s scrap books are the more accurate depictions of our history. Looking into the eyes of these haunting images, their stories beg to be told and shared. While some names may have been forgotten their stories live on in the precious photographs that capture their pride, strength, resilience, hope and determination."




Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Sister Ebo


     If you don't know the name Sister Antona Ebo, here's one to add to your list of Amazing African American women and Civil Rights pioneers.  Sister Ebo is a Franciscan Sister of Mary and a true St. Louis treasure.  If you have the opportunity to hear her share her amazing life journey I urge you to do so.  It's an honor to be in the presence of this humble, outspoken, wise woman.  Still sharing her gifts and talents with the St. Louis community, Sister Ebo brags that she will turn 90 in April 2014.

                   photographed with Sister Ebo at a St. Louis Public Library event January 2014


                        
Sister Ebo received the St. Louis American Newspaper's Lifetime Achievement award in 2012 and was introduced with this short film (above) honoring her career.