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Black Chorus Mom's Day Concert

Dr. Ollie Watts Davis, artistic director & conductor

"ESPECIALLY MOM"

Program*

Greetings
Chaniyah Hill, Vice-President
Stephen Michael Ford, President

Land Acknowledgment

Stacey V. Gibbs: Rockin' Jerusalem

Margaret Bonds: Especially do I Believe in the Negro Race
from Credo (Langston Hughes)
Sarah Elise Navy, soprano

Roland Carter: Lift every voice and sing
(James Weldon Johnson)
Qingping Ye, piano

Pause

Tributes

Joshuah Brian Campbell and Cynthia Erivo: Stand Up

Rev. William Holmes Borders, Sr. and Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.: I am Somebody

Curtis Mayfield: People get ready

Bill Withers: Lean on me

Stevie Wonder: Higher Ground

Pause

Ollie Watts Davis: (Bring) Heaven Down

Richard Smallwood: A Celebration Medley

Remarks: Dr. Ollie Watts Davis

Malcolm Williams: The Blood Still Works

*Program is subject to change

Please note that the following items are not allowed in the concert hall: backpacks, large bags, strollers, instrument cases, food, beverages other than bottled water, tripods, signs, balloons, skateboards, bicycles, scooters, and any other items deemed to be dangerous or to pose an obstruction. Thank you for your cooperation with these guidelines.

Event Details

Foellinger Great Hall
Sa Apr 11, 2026 - 7:30pm CT
Standard 15