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
Website: learothawilliamsphd.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Best First Day of Class Ever
At the start of the spring semester 3 years ago, my friend—noted Jazz composer Hannibal Lokumbe—asked if he could visit and play a piece he was working on for a symphony he was creating called The Jonah People. This piece was his interpretation of the Middle Passage🧵
At the start of the spring semester 3 years ago, my friend—noted Jazz composer Hannibal Lokumbe—asked if he could visit and play a piece he was working on for a symphony he was creating called The Jonah People. This piece was his interpretation of the Middle Passage🧵
January 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Best First Day of Class Ever
At the start of the spring semester 3 years ago, my friend—noted Jazz composer Hannibal Lokumbe—asked if he could visit and play a piece he was working on for a symphony he was creating called The Jonah People. This piece was his interpretation of the Middle Passage🧵
At the start of the spring semester 3 years ago, my friend—noted Jazz composer Hannibal Lokumbe—asked if he could visit and play a piece he was working on for a symphony he was creating called The Jonah People. This piece was his interpretation of the Middle Passage🧵
Many thanks to everyone who helped make this moment possible and to those working to ensure new development honors and respects the historic legacy of this street.
#Preservethesestreets
#2ndAveReopens
#Preservethesestreets
#2ndAveReopens
December 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Many thanks to everyone who helped make this moment possible and to those working to ensure new development honors and respects the historic legacy of this street.
#Preservethesestreets
#2ndAveReopens
#Preservethesestreets
#2ndAveReopens
December 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM