03/26/26 12:00pm Columbia, TN Columbia State Community College
Students and faculty will experience a unique experience, exploring the impact of African-descended artists and poets who made significant contributions to American music, from jazz and gospel to rock, R&B, and blues.
Beginning with the era of American slavery and continuing through the invention of rock and blues, Anitra will demonstrate how the music we enjoy today is deeply rooted in this rich history. Through a timeline of key moments, she will offer engaging discussions, captivating performances, and fascinating facts about each historical figure.
By the program's end, audience members will not only gain a deeper understanding of African American history in music and poetry, but they'll also enjoy an unforgettable concert experience.
- Worship and Art: A Faith-Based Curriculum Seminar for Students
Topics will be discussed through Anitra's personal testimonies, scripture study, and interactive role-playing...
- • Living out your passion
- • Learning to persevere in the face of hardships
- • Sharing your God-given talents to make an impact
- • Thriving as a Christ-follower in a secular work environment
- • This seminar works really well with an added music portion for a memorable show-and-teach dynamic.
Anitra is also comfortable with requests for a specific focus or biblical passages related to the topics listed above.
- • Seminars are one hour, yet could be extended at special request.
- • Can be done in a classroom setting or a worship sanctuary.
- • A one-of-a-kind edifying experience
Anitra’ presentation was great, the music was great the storytelling was great and yes, the students were tuned in and engaged. She arrived early and was able to get setup with no problem. Very pleasant and easy to work with. No complaints from us, as we will look forward to having her back on campus again next year. - LeAnn Alexander, Dean of Students, East Mississippi Community College, Mayhew, MS
Things with Anitra Jay went extremely well yesterday, minus a tech issue on my end. Anitra was lovely, and we were able to get her set up easily. We were able to connect before the show, and she did arrive on time. The students really enjoyed her performance and asked for an encore. There were no problems or concerns at all. She was a pleasure to work with and was patient while I troubleshot the tech issue. I am glad we were able to work together! - Emily VanKirk, M.Ed | Assistant Director, University of North Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX
I just wanted to thank you for your help in coordinating the Anitra Jay event here at Monmouth and for putting her on our radar! Karen and I both thought it was such an excellent performance, and it's encouraged us to use more spaces on campus and have more live performers post-Covid. - Cullen Marshall, Coordinator for Campus Events and Student Engagement, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL
Our time with Anitra was wonderful. She arrived early on Friday. I think she really enjoyed being able to speak and to sing in Connections. She talked about purpose and did her original music in Connections. The students enjoyed hearing from her. She was genuine and her words were timely. Louisa Monroe, Associate Minister, Buies Creek, NC Campbell University
Anitra was LOVELY to work with! She arrived on time, setup/clean up was a breeze, and everyone really enjoyed her. We had requests to bring her back in the spring from several students as well as faculty/staff. Taylor Williams, Director of Student Involvement, Tennessee Wesleyan University, Athens, TN
Anitra Jay performance for our Welcome Back Event was again, very positive and extremely well received by the students. I am sure we will ask her back again next year. She is so easy to work with and so flexible and accommodating for our campus. She always stays late, taking the time to speak with the students. Thanks again Wally, we always enjoy working with you. Michael Deen, Dean of Students, Austin College, Sherman, TX
The event was a success. She was amazing. Would love to work with her again. - Wilma Jackson, Director of Multicultural Affairs, Doane College – Crete, NE
Anitra was very enjoyable as the students both her singing and her poetry. The students seemed to enjoy her performance and stayed to speak with her after the show. She arrived on time and was a doll to work with, very sweet. Thanks for being so flexible and understand about the check. Luanne Burns, Coordinator of Student Activities, Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC
Anitra Jay was great. She arrived on campus on time and she flexible and easy to work with. The students enjoyed the show. We had a few that got up to dance to the music. Also – her engaging the students was helpful. Sunita Nayani, Director Student Activities, Austin College, Sherman, TX
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