Tag Archives: Dr Bruce Purnell

I Have the FEVERS for Jazz: Becoming the Butterfly Effect Study Guide

For Steps 1–3, Introduction to the FEVERS, Choosing the Band, Naming the Band, Tuning the Instruments, and responding to the BreakdownPURPOSE OF THIS STUDY GUIDEThis study guide is designed to help journeyers review, reflect upon, and deepen their understanding of the concepts introduced in:• The Introduction• Step 1, Building the Ensemble• Step 2, Tuning theContinue reading “I Have the FEVERS for Jazz: Becoming the Butterfly Effect Study Guide”

Happy Impact Day, Granddaddy John Jones

John Jones (1816-1879): A Pioneer of Black Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Advocacy On November 3, 1816, Granddaddy John Jones was born on a plantation in Greene County, North Carolina, marking the birth of a warrior who would play a pivotal role in the fight for African-American rights and become one of Chicago’s most celebrated black entrepreneurs.Continue reading “Happy Impact Day, Granddaddy John Jones”