Thank you, Cheryl. I learned so much about Coretta Scott King. I always knew her to be a brave and strong woman. She was all of that and even more. We should know her story.
I'm glad you liked it, Sarah! I know I learned a lot, and I hoped that it could help keep Herstory in the limelightl. Morningside, and northwestern Iowa, often doesn't receive much positive attention. Thanks!
Your ending brought tears to my eyes, Cheryl. Thank you for this story. I wonder, but not really, if the Kings ever imagined a day when a majority-white chorus would sing gospel and honor their work! We must celebrate the wins.
Thank you, Suzan. You made my day! We do need to celebrate the wins, and from every corner of our state, and country! Thanks again for your perspective.
Thanks, Andy. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Yes, we must be getting older, to have lived through so much of this history! There was some discussion of taking this performance to other locations. It was funded in large part by grants, but that's possible to replicate. The leadership of a professional like Tim Steele from the NE Conservatory of Music, and an opera performer (and grad of NEC) like Neil Nelson would be key elements. It's definitely worth the effort. Thanks again!
Thank you Cheryl. Wow, this country needs more like her. We found the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis to be an amazing documentation of history. Sad but true . The basic good values and support of DEI were long coming, but legislation has wiped it out in a short time. I trust we will work our way back to DEI for all.
Thanks, Darlene! I'm glad that you were able to spend time at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, too. What a gem! I'll never understand why the three words, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, suddenly could be promoted by our members of Congress AND the Iowa legislature as BAD. So simplistic and reactionary!
Mentioning the “Poor People’s Campaign” brought a flood of memories from that unforgettable year of 1968. Oh, how much has changed, yet still remains the same.
Yes, sometimes doesn't it seem we're fighting the same battles, re-litigating the same issues? As you point out, what's the saying, "The more things change, the more they stay the same." Fundamental change is tough to achieve, especially if human nature remains the same. But we can't allow the real accomplishments of our history to be reversed on our watch!
Too true. It’s difficult reclaiming progress already won at great cost in so many ways. But, fight we must to ensure those lost were not forgotten or lost in vain.
Wow, Cheryl! Not only did I learn much more about my Morningsider fellow students, but I learned I missed a great Music production and the chance to hear more than I ever knew about Coretta Scott King!!! She is so fascinating! Thank you so much! Say hi to Marty too;?she won’t remember me either but I sure remember you two!!
Thanks, Deborah! I'm so glad you enjoyed my column (and that I was able to give you a brief M'side update). It was a wonderful event, and brought back many Eppley Auditorium memories. I will pass on your greetings to Marty. You're too modest – I'd say you're quite a distinguished Mside alumni!
Thank you, Cheryl. I learned so much about Coretta Scott King. I always knew her to be a brave and strong woman. She was all of that and even more. We should know her story.
Thanks, Kathi! Yes, I know that I learned a lot, and I hoped others wold appreciate my sharing Herstory.
Thank you for that important history lesson.
You're so welcome, Marti! Thank you.
Great column! Thanks for sharing this history.
You're welcome, John. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.
Thanks Cheryl for sharing this celebration of a woman’s life devoted to human rights of all kinds.
Thanks Morningside College!
I'm glad you liked it, Sarah! I know I learned a lot, and I hoped that it could help keep Herstory in the limelightl. Morningside, and northwestern Iowa, often doesn't receive much positive attention. Thanks!
Your ending brought tears to my eyes, Cheryl. Thank you for this story. I wonder, but not really, if the Kings ever imagined a day when a majority-white chorus would sing gospel and honor their work! We must celebrate the wins.
Thank you, Suzan. You made my day! We do need to celebrate the wins, and from every corner of our state, and country! Thanks again for your perspective.
Such an amazing woman! Thank you for this wonderful report. To think so much of this happened in our lifetime. And yet, the struggle continues...
I hope this performance travels to other cities. It's a story that needs to be shared. Such an inspiration.
Thanks, Andy. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Yes, we must be getting older, to have lived through so much of this history! There was some discussion of taking this performance to other locations. It was funded in large part by grants, but that's possible to replicate. The leadership of a professional like Tim Steele from the NE Conservatory of Music, and an opera performer (and grad of NEC) like Neil Nelson would be key elements. It's definitely worth the effort. Thanks again!
Thank you Cheryl. Wow, this country needs more like her. We found the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis to be an amazing documentation of history. Sad but true . The basic good values and support of DEI were long coming, but legislation has wiped it out in a short time. I trust we will work our way back to DEI for all.
Thanks, Darlene! I'm glad that you were able to spend time at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, too. What a gem! I'll never understand why the three words, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, suddenly could be promoted by our members of Congress AND the Iowa legislature as BAD. So simplistic and reactionary!
Mentioning the “Poor People’s Campaign” brought a flood of memories from that unforgettable year of 1968. Oh, how much has changed, yet still remains the same.
Yes, sometimes doesn't it seem we're fighting the same battles, re-litigating the same issues? As you point out, what's the saying, "The more things change, the more they stay the same." Fundamental change is tough to achieve, especially if human nature remains the same. But we can't allow the real accomplishments of our history to be reversed on our watch!
Too true. It’s difficult reclaiming progress already won at great cost in so many ways. But, fight we must to ensure those lost were not forgotten or lost in vain.
Wow, Cheryl! Not only did I learn much more about my Morningsider fellow students, but I learned I missed a great Music production and the chance to hear more than I ever knew about Coretta Scott King!!! She is so fascinating! Thank you so much! Say hi to Marty too;?she won’t remember me either but I sure remember you two!!
Thanks, Deborah! I'm so glad you enjoyed my column (and that I was able to give you a brief M'side update). It was a wonderful event, and brought back many Eppley Auditorium memories. I will pass on your greetings to Marty. You're too modest – I'd say you're quite a distinguished Mside alumni!