I don’t play, but for the opening weekend of my Art exhibition, at the Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center, in 2019, I thought it would be nice to have a Shadd piano in the middle of the floor of the main gallery. Anyone who wanted, young or old, could play it, and learn about yet another great African American innovator, for whom Prince George’s County was home. I was so happy when I saw Richard walk through the door, and he too, graciously played—AND bought a painting. My fellow HU Bison was always so encouraging and supportive of my other favorite thing to do, but the impromptu sing-a-long that day, was so special.🙂 💔
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