Past Events

“Eternal Gain”: A Symposium on Dr. Mattie Moss Clark and the Clark Sisters

On April 13, 2023, ISM hosted a daylong meditation on the distinctive musical, spiritual, and cultural contributions of Dr. Clark and the Clark Sisters, to include presentations by: Ambre Dromgoole, Dr. Almeda Wright, Dr. Ashon Crawley, Dr. Cheryl Townsend Gilkes, Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard, Dr. Eboni Marshall Turman, Dr. Guthrie Ramsey, Dr. Henry Washington, Jr., Dr. Marla Frederick, and Dr. Todne Thomas.

Photography | Rondasia Curry

 

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An Evening with the Clark Sisters

Photography | Rondasia Curry

On April 14, 2023, ISM hosted an evening with the legendary Clark Sisters, a group that has been on the vanguard of gospel music for more than half a century! Along with their distinctive combination of fiery vocals, spiritual fervor, and sonic innovation, the concert also featured an organ solo from Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark, and a performance with a community choir composed of singers from New Haven and surrounding areas. View full details.

The Clark Sisters events were co-sponsored by the following schools and departments at Yale University:

Andover Newton Seminary, Yale School of Art, Belonging at Yale, Chaplain’s Office, Degraffenreidt Resource Fund and 320Y Fund, Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office, Yale Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Yale Divinity School, Yale School of Drama , Yale School of the Environment, Film and Media Studies Program, Yale School of Medicine, Yale School of Nursing Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Department of Religious Studies, Program in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
 

Singing the Lord’s Songs in a Strange Land and Times: A Black History and Lenten Commemoration

Held on February 24, 2023, Singing the Lord’s Songs in a Strange Land and Times: A Black History and Lenten Commemoration with Minister Nedelke Prescod explored one of many musical journeys of a people stolen from their land, and who find themselves holding to their faith when seemingly all has been taken. View full details.