Dr. J. Owens Academy Gala Celebrates Black Music Month by James Coulter Melvin McCoy has been singing ever since high school. When he moved back to Polk County seven years ago and learned about Dr. Jessie Owens and her Sankofa Chorale, he leaped at the opportunity to join the choir…
Polk State College celebrated their 13th annual MLK Celebration Luncheon- "More Than A Dream: Experiencing the Reality.. on Wednesday at the Fred T. Lenfestey Student Center located at their Winter Haven campus. The Mistress of Ceremonies introduced Polk State College president Dr. Eileen Holden who gave a warm welcome to…
Soulful, Sizzling Music Performed At Dr. J. Owens Academy Gala by James Coulter Dr. Jessie Owens loves music so much that for more than 40 years she served as a music educator and choir director within the Polk County School System. In fact, she loves music so much that even…
Sankofa Chorale Spring Concert Shares Easter Spirit by James Coulter Easter Sunday is right around the corner, and Holy Week received a most soulful start at Hurst Chapel AME Church with a spring concert hosted by the Sankofa Chorale on Sunday. More than a dozen singers within the local choir…