Fisk University News August 31, 2021 Fisk University Announces the 150th Anniversary Commemorative Book Honoring the Fisk Jubilee Singers® Fisk University announces the release of a limited-edition commemorative book, Heritage & Honor: 150 Year Story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The Fisk Jubilee Singers’ storied history and evolution since its inception in 1871 is deeply woven into the fabric of the African American experience. Their story of hope, resilience, and triumph parallels sacred songs they have preserved and sang over 150 years. Dr. Paul T. Kwami, musical director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, said, “The story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers is vast and cannot be recounted in one book. I am, however, very excited about the publication of the ensemble’s 150th Anniversary Commemorative book. It will serve as a valuable keepsake and resource for continued research and examination of their contributions to our culture.” The University has worked collaboratively with John Hope and Aurelia Elizabeth Franklin Library’s special collections team, professors, alumni, and friends to pull together 150 years of historical content. In designing and developing the book, Tunisia Scott Consulting LLC has worked diligently to produce a beautifully crafted work of art that honors the legacy of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. It is now available for pre-sale in two formats, Limited Edition Hardcover and Jubilee Collectors Edition (only 1000 individually numbered copies of the collector’s edition will be available). Sandra M. Phoenix HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. Building Capacity for Humanities Special Collections at HBCUs – Become an ally and partner with us to protect, preserve and share a more authentic record of American history. Follow this link http://hbculibraries.org/humanities-2019.html for more information. Follow this link http://hbculibraries.org/ and click on the Donate Now button to invest in this project. Your support is appreciated. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/