Melba Joyce, Courtney Bryan at The Harlem Jazz Concert Festival at James Chapel At Union Theological Seminary

Music and song have been inextricably been part of the American civil rights movement. Join us for a night of performances and a discussion on how jazz and gospel urged civil rights and social justice activists forward and interpreted the messages of the movement through music.

A part of the Harlem Jazz Shrines festival, this event will feature musical performances by:
William Randolph, Jr
Courtney Bryan
Melba Joyce
As well as a panel discussion with:
Courtney Bryan
Kevin Fellezs
Kendall Thomas
Moderated by Josef Sorett.

Co-sponsored by Jazzmobile; the Institute for Religion, Culture, and Public Life; and Columbia University School of the Arts Community Outreach and Education....

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Music and song have been inextricably been part of the American civil rights movement. Join us for a night of performances and a discussion on how jazz and gospel urged civil rights and social justice activists forward and interpreted the messages of the movement through music.

A part of the Harlem Jazz Shrines festival, this event will feature musical performances by:
William Randolph, Jr
Courtney Bryan
Melba Joyce
As well as a panel discussion with:
Courtney Bryan
Kevin Fellezs
Kendall Thomas
Moderated by Josef Sorett.

Co-sponsored by Jazzmobile; the Institute for Religion, Culture, and Public Life; and Columbia University School of the Arts Community Outreach and Education.

This event is FREE and open to all.

Register at bit.ly/freedomnowagain.

4:00 - 6:00pm
James Chapel, Union Theological Seminary
3041 Broadway (at 121st Street)

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