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Happy Black History Month"If a song's about something I've experienced or that could've happened to me it's good. But if it's alien to me, I couldn't lend anything to it. Because that's what soul is all about." - Aretha FranklinAs we continue our mission to foster diversity and inclusivity in our community, it’s important to see Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect and recommit to our principles of “active engagement with underrepresented choral musicians and potential choir participants”. Aretha Franklin reminds us that music that speaks to our individual experiences speaks directly to the soul, and to celebrate the contributions of the entire African American diaspora is to celebrate what it is to be American.?"Surely the day will come when color means nothing more than the skin tone, ...when birth places have the weight of a throw of the dice and all men are born free, when understanding breeds love and brotherhood." - Josephine BakerWith the national discourse about racism and equal representation in the United States gaining more and more nuance and power, celebrating Black History Month in 2021 feels more essential than ever before. Our goal this month, and continuing throughout the year is to continue to respect and acknowledge the contributions that African Americans have made in choral music and beyond, and to pay tribute to its richness and diversity. If we are to seize the opportunity offered to us by Black History Month to pay more than lip service to the experiences and contributions of the Black artists who have come before, the time has come for us to truly commit to the sometimes challenging work of reflecting these contributions when choosing music for our students that feed their souls. We must know the past, and face it, if we are to educate the next generation responsibly and effectively. Our students look to us to see the whole picture of their lived experiences, and the choices we make in our repertoire can speak to our commitment to do just that.?“I think, as an artist, you have to have experienced some deep turmoil, some kind of pain, because that’s what connects you with the world. That’s what makes it juicy!”- Jill ScottAs we observe Black History Month, IL-ACDA Diversity Initiatives Committee is pleased to announce a zoom forum with Lonnie Norwood on March 5th, 2021 from 5pm to 7pm.? This is part two of the “Gospel Master Class with Lonnie”.? Sign-up at the following link: The first session was held on December 6, 2020, discussing the history and pedagogy of gospel music.? During the upcoming second session, participants will have opportunities to sing gospel music in it’s authentic style and engage in conversation with Lonnie and other participants.RESOURCES“LIft Every Voice and Sing” -Keith Hampton“Teaching for Black Lives” edited by Dyan Watson, Jesse Hagopian and Wayne Au“The Black Church” -PBS documentary Frederick:The Life of Frederick Douglass, A Monumental American Man by Tonya Bolden?Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-RansomeGeorge Washington Carver for Kids: His Life and Discoveries with 21 Activities by Peggy Thomas?Michelle Obama by Alison OliverSisters & Champions: The True Story of Venus and Serena Williams by Howard Bryant?We hope to see you on our next DEI zoom forum with Lonnie on March 5th, 2021 at 5pm.IL-ACDA Diversity Initiatives Committee ................
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