The US observance of Black History Month in 2023 was centered on "Black Resistance," with the Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois, hosting an event of music, poetry and art created by African Americans. More than 350 people attended, with the theme of the night being the resistance against the devaluation of African Americans' contributions to society. Pop-up exhibits showcased the art of several artists, one of which was Andalib Khelghati, whose works, he said, "reflect the dynamics of a meditative but engaged mindset." The Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra and Baha'i House of Worship Choir performed pieces by Black composers, with Bahá'ís believing that spiritual solutions are required to combat racism in the US.
Read more about the event here: www.bahai.us/b...
Some details on the music by composers of African descent:
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, born to an English mother and a Sierra Leone Creole father is widely regarded as a trailblazer in the world of classical music and an influential figure in Black British history.
Raymond Wise, a minister, composer, dancer and professor. As a composer, Wise has penned more than 670 compositions that have been performed and recorded by local, national, and international recording artists.
Richard Smallwood, a world-class composer, pianist and arranger, and one of the most successful gospel singers in America.
Chicago's North Shore racial justice activist groups:
HEROS - Healing Everyday Racism in Our Schools heros.community
League of Women Voters of Wilmette www.lwvwilmette.org
Montgomery Travelers
NTMA - New Trier Multifaith Alliance ntmalliance.org
RAIN - Racial Awareness in the North Shore www.rain.community
Wayfarer Foundation wayfarerfounda...
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