Hey, folks- story time. So, the first day I had gone out with one of the reverends from Frederick Presbyterian to pass out flyers for our first Race and #RealTalk program, our second stop was at what looked like a smallish church up the street. We went inside and were greeted by two of their… Continue reading Race and #RealTalk- The Journey Continues!
Month: November 2017
Session 5- We Shall Overcome
A few days prior to our last session, having earlier provided learning tracks to aid everyone’s practice, I called upon the participants who would be willing to arrive a little early to share some reflections and thoughts with me that we could record for a promotional video. (Yes, a cute 5 minute promo through the… Continue reading Session 5- We Shall Overcome
Race and #RealTalk Session 4
Voices in Vulnerability About a year and a half ago, I was commissioned by my now brother in law to orchestrate a romantic proposal for my sister. With our shared vision for a shared presence in our musical heritage through HALO as an organization, I figured it was the perfect… Continue reading Race and #RealTalk Session 4
Race and #RealTalk Session 3
Cognitive Dissonance to Social Harmony? It took about a full 5 days to reflect on our third session, which took a couple of twists and turns into some uncharted territory. With Niambi away in Halifax for Harmony, Inc’s International Contest and Convention (where she shared with Bella Nova Chorus in taking 4th place!), HALO… Continue reading Race and #RealTalk Session 3