Sitting with the renowned Chicago-based scholar, Timuel D. Black Jr. (1918-2021)
About the Author
Sonja D. Williams is a professor in the Howard University Department of Media, Journalism and Film in Washington, DC. She has worked as a broadcast journalist and media trainer in the Caribbean, Africa and throughout the United States, receiving numerous
Word Warrior
Called “marvelously written and completely captivating,” this 2016 Phillis Wheatley Book Awards finalist documents the life of gifted broadcast dramatist, journalist and activist, Richard Durham. Artists like Langston Hughes, Toni Morrison, Oscar Brown, Jr. and Studs Terkel – along with boxing champion
My Work
Several of Sonja D. Williams’ broadcast productions have been award winning, including a 2009 Gracie Award for her work as a Co-Executive Producer of Uncrowned Queens: Voices of African American Women, a 13-part radio series about extraordinary black women community
Celebrating Black History: On Earth and Among the Stars
Happy Black History Month!
You might recognize the faces of the many African American actors pictured here who brought the fictional stories of Space (and Deep Space) travel to life in the long standing Star Trek franchise.
May you boldly explore the mulitlayered universe of the often groundbreaking accomplishments and history of Black Americans this month.
And may you, in the words of Lt. Spock, “live long and prosper!”
Happy New Year and an Upcoming Concert Invitation!
Greetings!
Between politics and the weather, I hope that you’re finding space to be as positive as possible in this crazy world we live in.
And if you have the interest – and live in my hometown of NYC – please consider putting the National Concerts Chorus’ March 22nd, 8pm concert on your calendar.
As a member of The Prince Georges County Choral Society (PGCCS), and with other choral singers from throughout the U.S., we’ll perform works by a broad range of contemporary composers – including a composition by our own choral director, Dr. Edryn Coleman.
This concert will be held at Manhattan’s Carnegie Hall, and I can’t wait to return this famed concert venue. Carnegie Hall was the place where my High School of Music & Art (now known as the LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts) held our graduation ceremony – back in the day.
So for more details about this exciting upcoming event, please click on the links above and I hope to see you then!