In 2008, the late Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston, TX, introduced an official resolution that was passed by the U.S. Congress, designating September as Gospel Music Heritage Month. The passage of this resolution each year, has marked a significant milestone in the recognition of Gospel music’s influence on American culture. Gospel music’s roots reach […]
Houston, TX – September 3, 2024 — Save the date for the Gospel Music Concert and Tribute to the Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee on September 13, 2024 4:30-6:30 pm HVC 215 at the U.S. Capital. For 17 years Congresswoman Jackson Lee sponsored a House Resolution Expressing support for the designation of September as “Gospel Music Heritage […]
CHICAGO , Aug. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour® is back live and in person with an intergenerational celebration of Black faith, culture and excellence. Inspired by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) homecomings, the 16th annual tour will launch in September during Gospel Music Heritage Month and bring showstopping musical performances […]
Gospel Music Heritage Month was created to celebrate and educate people about the history of gospel music. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is one of the…
September Is Gospel Music Heritage Month Gospel Music Heritage Foundation presents: “The Evolution of Gospel” Cathy Hughes is presented with the Gospel Music Heritage Living Legends Award by Carl Davis, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Jazzy Jordan during “The Evolution of Gospel” at the Kennedy Center 2011 (Photo by LaBelle & Associates) By […]
By Sheilah Belle (The Belle congratulates Dr. Bobby Jones) Washington, D.C. — Evolution of Gospel celebrates Gospel Music Heritage Month with a star-studded, foot-stomping event that tells the story of Gospel music through narration and song, beginning at the Middle Passage and winding up with highlights of contemporary gospel music. Special performances will be given […]
