Learotha Williams, Jr. PhD
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Learotha Williams, Jr. PhD
@learothawms.bsky.social
Professor of African American and Public History @TSUedu | Coordinator of the North Nashville Heritage Project | Historic Preservationist | Author | Foodie | Dude with a Camera | Wanderer | Memory Keeper

Website: learothawilliamsphd.com
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January 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
There is a town in Florida called Chattahoochee as well. There was a mental health facility there.
January 13, 2026 at 1:34 AM
About halfway through his set I was like “I have ruined the first day of class forever”!

Taking attendance and going over the syllabus will never compare to this. 😫
January 12, 2026 at 10:02 PM
I had to remind the class that everyday was not gonna be like today. 😬
#hbcu
#history
#jazz🎺
January 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM
The notes that seemed out of place, he explained, were the groans of Africans coming from the bowels of the ship. It was also noteworthy that he was playing a trumpet previously owned by Louis Armstrong. 😳

He went on to spring for free tickets to the symphony he composed. It was remarkable. 2/3
January 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM