Resources and Historic Event
Rhythm Rhyme and Resilience, recorded at Rosa’s Lounge in Chicago, is a virtual gathering of music, entertainment, and encouragement that creates an multi-generational space for strength and connection.
Light a light that lasts for the Black culture and community.
SAVE-THE-DATE!
On January 15 at 6:00 PM CST, Rhythm, Rhyme, & Resilience will stream nationwide so that friends, families, churches, and other institutions can host free viewing parties to be inspired by performances from some of Chicago's musical icons, historians, poets, and emerging powerhouses.
Register now for our free event on Eventbrite!
Here’s our Line Up!
Sylvia Ewing: Multimedia producer, poet, PBS host, & HistoryMaker.
Billy Branch: Grammy-nominated blues harmonica player and hip hop co-producer.
The Sons of Blues: Voted Best Blues Band by Chicago's Reader.
avery r. young: Poet and performer
Shawn Wallace: Musician & composer
Afrika Porter: Activist, speaker, business owner, filmmaker & teacher
Respair Media: Damon Williams and Daniel Kisslinger
Emily Hooper Lansana: Storyteller, arts administrator, & educator
Michelle Duster: Author, public historian
Isaac Stanley: Yogi and community elder
Tonyisha Harris: Youth climate activist/creative, The Nature Conservancy
Now more than ever, let's listen and learn from each other.
Now more than ever, let's listen and learn from each other.
Watch our Rhythm Rhyme and Resilience Trailer!
Get a taste of what’s in store! 👀
ALSO!
Film Screening: Rhythm, Rhyme and Resilience Lifting the Light that Lasts - Wednesday, January 15, 2025,
5:30PM – 7:30PM
Woodson Regional Library | Chicago Public Library
9525 S Halsted St.| Chicago IL | 312 747 6921
Lawanda Miller | Assistant Library Director
To register: Click on the Woodson Regional Library image!
RESOURCES
Our resources offer ongoing information and community connections!
Rhythm Rhyme and Resilience is a virtual gathering of music, entertainment, and encouragement that creates an intergenerational moment of strength and connection.
The event is a love letter from Chicago to uplift the Black community and families nationwide. Rhythm and Rhyme represent blues, gospel, and soul music. Resilience comes from storytelling and resource sharing to provide information and support long after the last note of music fades into memory.
Please consider donating to these nonprofit organizations that offer the essence of resilience!
