TUESDAY THOUGHTS

I AM Somebody!

I AM Somebody!

I may be poor,
But, I am Somebody!
I may be young,
But, I am Somebody!
I may be on welfare,
But, I am Somebody!
I may be small,
But, I am Somebody!
I may have made mistakes,
But, I am Somebody!

My clothes are different,
My face is different,
My hair is different,
But, I am Somebody!

I am Black,
Brown, or white.
I speak a different language
But I must be respected,
Protected,
Never rejected.
I am God’s child!

~Rev. William Holmes Borders, Sr.

#RIPRevJesseLouisJackson

SUNDAY THOUGHTS: REMEMBERING RAYMOND REEDER

Kim Evans Ross, Raymond, and Vince Evans, at First Baptist Church of Deanwood.

Raymond and Jackie in Norway.

in Guadeloupe.

"Three Kings" Christmas card design. He was a good sport.

Raymond and me in Paris.

Raymond and Tramaine Hawkins in Strasbourg, France.

Raymond goofing off in Paris.

At Blues Alley

On the tour bus in Paris.

At Zion Baptist Church in Washington, DC

Caroline and Raymond in Paris, France.

Caroline, Darlene holding little Cyera, Richard and Raymond.

The second leg of my first trip as a Smallwood Singer. Nashville, Tennessee

Caroline, Darlene, little Tegan Holmes, Richard and Raymond.

When travel coincided with school days, Richard and Raymond accompanied me to many museums, in order for me to obtain information, and prepare presentations for my colleagues at P.R. Harris--a condition of my administrative leave.

Raymond on the Shadd grand piano, at the opening of my Art exhibition at the Prince George's African American Museum and Cultural Center, 2019.

"Anthology" rehearsals. 

Dayle, Rhonda, and Raymond, at Evangel Cathedral, 2015

"I like that yellow!" He was always supportive of my Art.

Rest in peace, Friend.

Musical Credits:

2015	Anthology LiveRichard SmallwoodSax (Tenor), Vocals
2011	PromisesRichard Smallwood / VisionMain Personnel, Vocal Arrangement
2010	Double PlayYolanda AdamsComposer
2008	Love, Love, LoveComposer
2007	The Best of Me: Yolanda Adams Greatest HitsYolanda AdamsProducer, Audio Production, Main Personnel, Vocals (Background)
2007	Sisters in the SpiritVocals (Background)
2006	The Essential Yolanda AdamsYolanda AdamsChoir Director
2006	Journey: Live in New YorkRichard SmallwoodVocals, Tenor (Vocal), Group Member
2006	Dressed to ChillMarion MeadowsVocals (Background)
2005	VoicesGerald LevertVocals (Background)
2005	Honey Love: Smooth Jazz Plays R. KellyGuitar (Bass)
2004	Verity: The First Decade, Vol. 1Composer
2004	All Star Gospel Hits, Vol. 2: LiveProducer
2003	The Singles PlusThe PlattersComposer
2003	Slow Jams: The Timeless Collection, Vol. 9Composer
2003	42 Ways to Lose a FriendLeft Front TireComposer
2002	Young Love: The Complete Recordings: 1952-62Sonny JamesComposer
2001	The ExperienceYolanda AdamsKeyboards, Vocals (Background), Musical Director
2001	Persuaded: Live in D.C.Richard SmallwoodArranger, Tenor (Vocal)
2001	Ain't Nothin' ChangedTresa StreetComposer
2000	Today's Smash HitsSoundalikesComposer
1999	The Best of Yolanda AdamsYolanda AdamsComposer
1999	Mountain High...Valley LowYolanda AdamsVocals (Background)
1999	Memorable MomentsRichard SmallwoodVocals (Background), Fairlight
1999	Healing: Live in DetroitRichard SmallwoodComposer
1997	When We Get Over ThereToby PalmerEngineer
1997	RejoiceRichard SmallwoodVocals, Leader, Choir/Chorus
1996	Yolanda Live in WashingtonYolanda AdamsChoir Director, Composer
1996	He's RealWashington Fellowship Mass ChoirComposer
1996	Adoration: Live in Atlanta [Video/DVD]Richard SmallwoodTenor (Vocal)
1996	Adoration: Live in AtlantaRichard SmallwoodTenor (Vocal)
1995	Tribute to Rosa ParksKeyboards
1995	Between the Sheets, Vol. 1Composer
1994	Heart of a ManTony TerryComposer
1993	Save the WorldYolanda AdamsComposer
1992	Unchained MelodyPeter BreinerComposer
1991	This Is Your NightGiorge PettusComposer
1991	I Wish [Cassette Single]Giorge PettusComposer
1991	Hop, Skip and JumpThe Collins KidsComposer
1990	Tony TerryTony TerryKeyboards, Vocals (Background), Composer
1990	Let's Fall in LoveReal LifeComposer
1987	Smooth Sailin'The Isley BrothersSynthesizer, Drum Machine, Composer
	From Darkness To DestinyJai SimonesComposer
	Behind the SmilesLori WilliamsPiano, Composer, Main Personnel Holy Is The LordYouth IV Christ Fellowship Mass ChoirComposer 1995  BET 15h Anniversry Special featuring Michael Jackson.Choir Coordinator