NDORH-AR 2023 Jazz Concert–“The Movement, The Music & The Magic”

Join Coming Together Virginia for an unforgettable evening with Grammy Nominee, Desirée Roots and the Weldon Hill Ensemble in commemoration of the National Day of Racial Healing on January 17, 2023 – 7:00-8:30 pm ET at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond, VA. The concert is entitled, The Movement, The Music, and The Magic.

Desirée Roots is an American artistic director, actor, singer, and dancer who has performed for over 35 years. Desirée is revered for her powerful yet controlled lush voice with its 3½ octave range. Her ability to sing nearly every genre including jazz, gospel, opera and popular music has made her one of the region’s most sought-after vocalists. As a vocalist, she has been the opening act for B.B. King, Shirley Horne and other jazz artists. She’s the author of the multi-media production, Ella at 100, which later became Forever Ella, and was the recipient of the Theresa Pollack Prize for Excellence in the Arts. In 2021 she joined Virginia Repertory Theatre as their Artistic Director of Community.

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ABOUT THE NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING:

The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Launched on Jan. 17, 2017, it is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world.

This annual observance is hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and was created with and builds on the work and learnings of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) community partners. Fundamental to this day is a clear understanding that racial healing is at the core of racial equity. This day is observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.