17. Mar 21

17. March 20: Black Spirituality Online

I. Announcements

Next Hype presentations from: Veer, Taylor, and Sarah A.
Midterms are still being graded (by Thursday, all will be finished)

Reminders & QUick Links

click here for syllabus

Corrections to hardcopy: Class #7: February 7; Class #8: February 9;
Class #19: March 28; Class #20: March 30

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Click here for the sign-up sheet!

PART ONE: Free-Writing

Do You Remember Quarantine?

Think back to Quarantine/ Deep COVID Days:

what do you remember?
what were/are the most difficult parts for you?
How did you make it through?

Don't just make a list. Tell a story. Take us there. Make us feel it and see it. You can do this on paper, or as an email to [email protected], or as a google doc.

February 25, 2021: Kirk Franklin, set up with his band and choir in a corner of Uncle Jessie's Kitchen in Arlington, Texas (named after a long time close friend, featuring a large photo of the iconic "I AM A MAN" protest signs from the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike on the wall). For nearly 30 years, Franklin has been widely regarded for revolutionizing gospel. He incorporated secular music, particularly hip-hop, while preserving the message and integrity of traditional gospel. Here, he and his powerhouse choir pace through a decades-long, sixteen Grammy award winning discography of faith, praise and encouragement while cracking plenty of jokes. [SET LIST: Love Theory, Silver and Gold, Melodies From Heaven, I Smile)

PART TWO: Listening & Writing

Answer the following: Why did you choose this moment? Why did it go viral? What is your response--- in FULL honesty?

OPTION 1: Tamela Mann