Tami Tyree gave a modest donation in 2008 to help organizers raise the millions of dollars needed to get a matching donation from the federal government in order for the building of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington, DC to commence. It broke ground in 2012 and opened its doors inContinue reading “Echoes of Our Ancestors at the National Museum of African-American History & Culture”
Author Archives: Tami Tyree
The Frederick Douglass Continuum
In 2017, Tami Tyree as the echo of our ancestors began a tribute to the life and times of Frederick Douglass. It has become an annual series of events, and to date, includes a self-published journal (2017), a drawing workshop (2017), a community program of speakers, performances, music (2017 to present).
“Ma, Mahalia & The Man”
The Thomas Dorsey/Mahalia Jackson project began in 2010. The first events took place at the Riverside Church in NYC, with a lecture by Tami Tyree on Dorsey’s gospel legacy. The music of the songwriter and choirmaster featured Wycliffe Gordon, The Riverside Inspirational Choir, clergy soloists and a band led by Rudi Mwongozi. Dorsey’s songs writtenContinue reading ““Ma, Mahalia & The Man””
Harlem Freedom Tour 2016
The Harlem Freedom Tour is the brainchild of Tami Tyree who wanted to highlight four churches in central Harlem whose activism began during the 1800’s and early twentieth century. Located within steps of each other, three of the four churches were involved in the slavery abolitionist movement and participated in the Underground Railroad; hosting suchContinue reading “Harlem Freedom Tour 2016”
African-American History & Song 