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We who believe in freedom cannot rest
We who believe in freedom cannot rest... until it comes!
We who believe in freedom cannot rest
(We who believe in freedom cannot rest)
We who believe in freedom cannot rest... until it comes!
(We who believe in freedom cannot rest)

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Before Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda, there was Dorothy Ashby : Jazz Harp Genius and More!. I hope you’ll be able to join me at my Spiritual Jazz and Meditation Jam Session this coming Wednesday, July 17th, on Zoom. I’ll be exploring “The Rubaiyat of Dorothy Ashby” and the influence of 10th-century Persian ideas on 1970s spiritual jazz.

And if you can’t join me, add “The Rubaiyat of Dorothy Ashby” to your playlist. You’ll thank me for this.

Take care, my friends, and keep up your great and exciting work.

Jerome

WOJM-SM Presents: Pulling At Your HARPstrings - Spiritual Jazz Jam Session Join us as we feature the music of harpist Dorothy Ashby.

Join me in DorothyAshbyTopia, a space of music, dreams, and possibilities—where jazz fuses with diverse traditions and rhythms to uplift our souls, featuring the melodic sounds of Dorothy Ashby on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET. Jerome Paige, The Meditativist, will be your guide.

WOJM-SM Presents: Pulling At Your HARPstrings - Spiritual Jazz Jam Session Join us as we feature the music of harpist Dorothy Ashby.

On July 4, 2024, we honor our fourth paternal maternal grandfather. My father’s mother’s line. James Dungee was a free man, patriot, and community builder born around 1760, almost 264 years ago. Grandfather Dungee served in the American Revolutionary War as part of the Virginia State Artillery. For his service, he received bounty land in Virginia. Dungee's legacy, linked to Yoruba genetic ancestry, exemplifies AfricanAmericanvism, highlighting courage, freedom, empowerment, and agency. My sister Okella Paige Trice establishes our genealogical and genetic ancestry in her forthcoming book, The Wonder of Me, A Genealogy Journey.
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On July 4, 2024, we honor our fourth maternal grandfather, James Dungee, a free man, patriot, and community builder born around 1760, almost 264 years ago. Grandfather Dungee served in the American Revolutionary War as part of the Virginia State Artillery. For his service, he received bounty land in Virginia. Dungee's legacy, linked to Yoruba genetic ancestry, exemplifies AfricanAmericanvism, highlighting courage, freedom, empowerment, and agency. My sister Okella Paige Trice establishes our genealogical and genetic ancestry in her forthcoming book, The Wonder of Me, A Genealogy Journey.

“Jerome Dungee Palmer Saunders Paige”

On this Juneteenth 2024, I’m honoring my 4th maternal grandfather, Shadrach Palmer, who was born 232 years ago in 1792.

My sister Okella Trice said Shadrach purchased his freedom in 1837. He paid Sara Pope $66.66 per month until he paid $300. However, his family remained enslaved. He died in 1856 at age 95, eleven years before the Emancipation Proclamation (1863).

Shadrach continued to save, but given the racial structure, he had a white man, W.H. Gaines, hold his savings.

In his will—yes, Shadrach had a will—he bequeathed $500 to his wife, Lettie. However, Gaines refused to give the money to Lettie.

Then, the Emancipation Proclamation happened (1863) and the Freedman’s Bureau (1865) was established to assist the formerly enslaved.

In August 1867, Lettie went to the Freedman’s Bureau and sued Gaines. In December 1867, the Bureau ruled that Shadrach purchased his freedom in 1837 and that Gaines had to pay Lettie $500 plus interest.

One of my male Palmer cousins took the African Ancestry test, which established that Shadrach shared genetic ancestry with the people in Gabon. Gabon is on the west coast of Central Africa. It borders Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, the Republic of the Congo to the east and south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The country has significant rainforests and biodiversity. The capital and largest city of Gabon is Libreville.

Okella shares this and other family stories in her forthcoming book, The Wonder of Me, A Genealogy Journey.

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African Ancestry Offers Juneteenth Special To Find One's Roots As Juneteenth nears, the co-founder of African Ancestry, Dr. Gina Paige, describes how their DNA kits help Black people find their roots.

On this Father's Day, I'm honoring my fourth Grandfather, Sam Page, born in 1790. Thanks to my sister', (Okella Paige Trice's), genealogical research, and my daughter's (Gina Paige's) company, African Ancestry, for their genetic ancestry testing, we know that your genetic ancestry traces back to the Hausa living in what was once called Hausaland and that your genetic defendants share genetic ancestry with people currently living in Nigeria. According to the 1790 Census, you were a "freeman." My sister, Okella, follows you using census and other records in her upcoming book, "The Wonder of Me, A Genealogical Journey."

Join us on June 19, 2024 (via Zoom) for a unique session that unlocks the mysteries of Spiritual Jazz through focused meditation. Experience a one-of-a-kind jam session featuring Archie Shepp's iconic "The Magic of Ju-Ju." Discover the essence of Spiritual Jazz by exploring the interplay of rhythms, instruments, and collective energy.

WOJM-SM Presents: The Magic of Ju Ju - Spiritual Jazz Jam Session Dive into the profound world of Archie Shepp's "The Magic of Ju-Ju" at our June 19, 2024, Spiritual Jazz and Meditation Session.

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Join me Wednesday May 15, 2024, for my next Spiritual Jazz & Meditation Jam Session.

WOJM-SM Presents: The Sound of Revolution - Spiritual Jazz Jam Session Join us as we dive into the revolutionary sounds of Gary Bartz's NTU Troop from their iconic 1971 recordings.

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How do the concepts of NTU, Ju Ju, Uhuru Sasa, and Sifa Zone mirror the struggles and aspirations of the 1970s civil rights movements, and how do they relate to the current waves of social unrest?

Join us as we dive into the revolutionary sounds of Gary Bartz's NTU Troop from their iconic 1971 recordings. Uncover the meanings behind these terms and the profound insights they provide into the messages Bartz skillfully integrated into his jazz compositions.

Join us in this magical Spiritual Jazz and Meditation Jam Session on Zoom on May 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Jerome Paige, The Meditativist, will be your guide.

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In the resonance of spiritual jazz, every moment is an opportunity to reconnect, listen deeply, and cultivate a tranquil mind amidst life’s cacophonies. The Meditativist.

On April 17, 2024, at our “Spiritual Jazz Listening and Meditation Jam Session,” co-facilitated by me, The Meditativist, and Tynisha Brooks, we delved into the interplay between meditation and the profound sounds of Alice Coltrane’s 1971 spiritual jazz masterpiece, “Journey Into Satchidananda.” We embarked on a mindfulness journey, entwining our awareness with the ethereal layers of Alice Coltrane’s music. Check out what we explored,

Deep Insights Through Alice Coltrane's Spiritual Jazz In the resonance of spiritual jazz, we are gently reminded that every moment is an opportunity to reconnect, to listen deeply, and to cultivate a tranquil mind amidst life’s symphonies. The Meditativist. On April 17, 2024, at our “Spiritual Jazz Listening and Meditation Jam Session,” co-facili...

From the Executive Summary: Now in its fourth year, Deloitte Global’s Women @ Work: A Global Outlook report examines some of the critical workplace and societal factors that have a profound impact on women’s careers. Representing the views of 5,000 women from organizations across 10 countries, the report seeks to understand the lived experiences of women at work—and the ways in which aspects of their lives outside work can impact these experiences. Our 2021 and 2022 reports were dominated by the negative impacts of the pandemic and the resulting challenges as we emerged from it. They revealed a world of work where women were grappling with burnout, experiencing exclusion as organizations shifted to hybrid working, and encountering non-inclusive behaviors. In 2023 we saw some signs of improvement in these areas, but high stress levels, heavy domestic loads, a lack of workplace support for mental and physical health challenges, and concerns about flexible working continued—and nearly half of women were still encountering non-inclusive behaviors at work. Perhaps this was why in 2023 more women left their employer than in the two previous years combined. This year’s report continues to explore these issues, while also delving deeper into women’s experiences with their health, safety, rights, and household responsibilities.The findings are thought-provoking. They give insight into the challenges, both in and out of the workplace, faced by the world’s working women today—and how far employers around the world need to progress to help create workplaces where women are able to thrive.

Women @ Work 2023: A Global Outlook Now in its third year, Deloitte's Women @ Work: A Global Outlook offers some glimpses of real improvement. Rates of burnout have dropped. Non-inclusive behaviors have declined. And women are reporting more positive experiences with hybrid work. But despite some improvements over the past year, many....

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Embark on a meditative voyage with Alice Coltrane's "Journey Into Satchidananda," discover the transformative magic of fusing jazz with spiritual and Eastern influences. Dive into a world where music becomes a gateway to inner peace, emotional healing, and profound spiritual exploration.

Join us in this transformative Spiritual Jazz and Meditation Jam Session on Zoom on April 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Jerome Paige, The Meditativist, will be your guide.

WOJM-SM Presents: Sonic Transcendence - Spiritual Jazz Jam Session Meditating with Alice Coltrane’s 'Journey Into Satchidananda

In the pursuit of enlightenment, we are both the observer and the observed, the seeker and the find, on a journey where every step is both a discovery and a homecoming. – The Meditativist.

June Tyson: This Song Is Enlightenment Dear Attendees, Thank you for participating in my March Spiritual Jazz and Meditation Jam Session. We explored June Tyson’s lyrics on "Enlightenment," wh

WOJM-SM Presents: The Sound of Enlightenment - Spiritual Jazz Jam Session Celebrate Women's History Month in a unique Spiritual Jazz and Meditation Jam Session– "Exploring Enlightenment with June Tyson."

Music meets meditation this Women's History Month. "Exploring Enlightenment with June Tyson" is not just an event; it's a journey. Come immerse yourself into the mind-expanding vocals of Tyson from the album "Saturnian Queen of the Sun Ra Arkestra,” Together, we'll experience the sounds of enlightenment by blending listening, meditation, and discussion, and we’ll connect with the cosmos, each other, and ourselves. Join us in this transformative Spiritual Jazz and Meditation Jam Session on Zoom on March 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Jerome Paige, The Meditativist, will be your guide.

WOJM-SM Presents: The Sound of Enlightenment - Spiritual Jazz Jam Session Celebrate Women's History Month in a unique Spiritual Jazz and Meditation Jam Session– "Exploring Enlightenment with June Tyson."

In our third “Spiritual Jazz and Meditation Jam Session” on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, we explored the journey from an illusion-driven false self to an authentic true one through Doug and Jean Carn’s “Revelation.” Along our journey from false to true self, we used meditation to make friends with these two selves and others and to develop a moment-by-moment recognition of all our “selves.” This recognition allows “rays of light” to shift our perspectives and highlights the importance of embracing our multifaceted identities to foster personal growth and connect deeply with others.

Revelation: Illusion, Authenticity, and Awareness "Real strength lies not in holding onto illusions, but in letting them go to grasp the reality that lies beyond.” - The Meditativist Summary: Doug and Jea

Doug and Jean Carn’s “Revelation,” a Spiritual Jazz piece, encapsulates a journey from “the not real to the real.” The lyrics invite listeners to shed false beliefs, embrace authenticity, and experience transformation. This music inspires self-discovery, leading to a profound understanding and a liberated existence. “Revelation” is the topic of our Spiritual Jazz and Meditation Jam Session on February 21, 2024. Click here for information: (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wojm-sm-a-thing-that-is-not-real-spiritual-jazz-jam-session-tickets-840031897017?aff=oddtdtcreator)

A Thing That Is Not Real "Real strength lies not in holding onto illusions, but in letting them go to grasp the reality that lies beyond.” - The Meditatvist Summary: Doug and Jean

Friday, February 9, 2024, was Day 5 of 5 of my 20th anniversary celebration of practicing Bikram Yoga. I rounded out the week with a class from Kendra Blackett-Dibinga. Thanks to Brian McCullough, Sonya Musiclvrdc, Donna Marie, Sally Stinson Colella, and many others for joining me throughout the week. Here's to the next 20 years!

Day 4: Thursday, February 8, 2024. Today is the first day of my next 20 years of practicing. I took the 6 am "DRIPt Heavy" class with Collin Wright, Ivy City. Come pose with me tomorrow (Friday) 6 am Ivy City to round out my Anniversary Week. Click here for more information https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wojm-presents-practice-with-me-prompts-and-prose-tickets-817374307557?aff=oddtdtcreator

Day 1: Monday, February 5, 2024, of my 20th anniversary week of practicing. This is how I looked after the 6 am Bikram Yoga class Bikram Hot Yoga Ivy City taught by Helena W. Click on the link to come practice and prompt with me. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wojm-presents-practice-with-me-prompts-and-prose-tickets-817374307557?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come pose with me! February 2024 marks 20 years of practicing Bikram Yoga. Click on the Eventbrite link to join me online or in-studio in a yoga session. BYW is offering you three free classes. February is also the 10th anniversary of BYW. Happy Anniversary, BYW.

WOJM Presents: Practice With Me - Prompts and Poses February 2024 officially marks my 20th anniversary of practicing yoga. February 2024 also marks the 10th anniversary of Bikram Yoga Works.