Stories That Still Sing: Lyrics, the pathway to Freedom

Thu Feb 19 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

529 S Front St, New Bern, NC, United States, North Carolina 28562 | New Bern

Tryon Palace
Publisher/HostTryon Palace
Stories That Still Sing: Lyrics, the pathway to Freedom
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Join us for a powerful and engaging performance by Mary D. Williams, a renowned performing historian known for bringing history to life through storytelling, music, and dramatic interpretation. Through her work, Mary D. Williams illuminates the lived experiences, voices, and cultural legacies of African American history in a way that is both educational and deeply moving.
At the conclusion of her performance, Ms. Williams will present a special feature highlighting her new upcoming book Mahalia Jackson, Moving On Up A Little Higher, a biography on acclaimed gospel singer and civil rights pioneer, Mahalia Jackson. This program promises to be an inspiring blend of history, performance, and cultural reflection.
Mary D. Williams is a gospel singer, civil rights historian, and former adjunct professor at Duke University and author of five books, including New York Times bestseller The Blook of Emmett Till.
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529 S Front St, New Bern, NC, United States, North Carolina 28562

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