Roger Glass discusses life growing up in New York, attending college at Howard University in the 70s, and his writing career for Washington Afro American newspaper and Washington Star, and being the President of the Washington Association of Black Journalists. Glass recalls his introduction to The Davis Center and Ms. Beatrice Davis-Williams, and life as a parent of two students at The Davis Center. He also talks about being the PTA President at Whittier Elementary School, being a founding member of Concerned Black Men Washington, D.C. Chapter, and being the Chair of the Board for Arts for Our Children, the non-profit arm of The Davis Center. Glass recounts The Davis Center's 50-year legacy and service to the D.C. community., Roger Glass is a former parent of a Davis Center student and Chair of the Board for Arts for Our Children, non-profit arm of The Davis Center.
Judge Mary Terrell discusses growing up in Akron, Ohio, her time at Howard University, being a founding member of The National Congress of Black Women with Shirley Chisholm, joining the Peace Corps, and being an Associate Judge appointed by former President Bill Clinton. Terrell also recounts her introduction to The Davis Center and Ms. Beatrice Davis-Williams, teaching at The Davis Center, and the magnitude of servicing your community for 50 Years for any business., Mary Terrell is a former Associate Judge for the D.C. Superior Court and a colleague of The Davis Center.
Beatrice Davis-Williams discusses her upbringing in Philadelphia, her early influencers in dance, being a student at Howard University in the 1960s, and being the only African-American to achieve the highest level in the Cecchetti method., Beatrice Davis-Williams is the Founder and Artistic Director of The Davis Center.
Brandon Todd discusses growing up in Washington, D.C., his career path to Councilmember, his introduction to The Davis Center and Ms. Beatrice Davis-Williams, teaching at The Davis Center, and the magnitude of servicing your community for 50 years for any business., Brandon Todd is a Councilmember representing Ward 4 for the District of Columbia, and a former tap dance teacher for The Davis Center.
Imani Bowman discusses her upbringing in Fort Totten in the early 90s, attending school in the District, and being a dance major at Temple University., Imani Bowman was born in 1994, in Providence Hospital in D.C. She grew up in Fort Totten, however she attended middle school in Mexico. She went to Banneker High School and later attended Temple University. She is a former student and dance instructor for The Davis Center.
Jasmine Fletcher discusses her life growing up in Silver Spring, MD, being bullied in school, her college life at Howard University, and being a single parent. Fletcher also talks about her introduction to The Davis Center and Ms. Beatrice Davis-Williams, being a student at The Davis Center, and the magnitude of servicing a community for 50 years for any business., Jasmine Fletcher is a former student and dance instructor for The Davis Center.
Marie Mills discusses her life growing up in Riggs Park, gentrification in the District, caring for her elderly parents, her introduction to The Davis Center and Ms. Beatrice Davis-Williams, and the importance of The Davis Center on the D.C. community and her family., Marie Mills is a parent of a Davis Center student; her daughter, Kayla Bell, studies dance under Ms.Beatrice Davis-Williams.
