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Members of the Amani Gospel Singers perform for the first time at the Spirit of IC concert in December 2022. The performance is the group's first appearance since its hiatus in 2018.

Soulful gospel music returns to Ithaca after hiatus

By Jess Williams, Staff Writer • February 8, 2023
The Amani Gospel Singers are back under new leadership — ready to continue the group’s near 40 years of legacy.
Black History Month concert engages Ithaca College community

Black History Month concert engages Ithaca College community

By Mary Ford, Managing Editor • March 1, 2017
The African Drumming and Dance Ensemble, the Worlds of Music class and the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers held a concert to highlight African culture.
The performers sing “Go Down Moses,” a well-known Negro spiritual, during their rehearsal on Jan. 23. Performers sport Kente cloths from Ghana, purchased by conductor Baruch Whitehead.

Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers honor African-American culture

By Jake Leary and Kate Nalepinski • February 8, 2017
The name of the group honors longtime Ithaca resident Dorothy Cotton, an outspoken civil rights figure who worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr.

Ithaca College prepares for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Maura Aleardi, Staff Writer • January 17, 2015
The Ithaca College community will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19. Activities will be held all day, starting at 10 a.m. and running until 7:30 p.m.

Music professor receives MLK Peacemaker award

January 23, 2014
Baruch Whitehead, associate professor of music education, received the 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Peacemaker Award on Jan. 18.
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