"When It's All Over: African American Homegoing Celebrations"University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1996 - 214 pages |
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Page 62
... involved the power of the spoken word . The uniqueness of the eulogies came from the fact that they came from family members , in addition to the pastor . Older African Americans , like Missionary Lillian Evans , who was a member of the ...
... involved the power of the spoken word . The uniqueness of the eulogies came from the fact that they came from family members , in addition to the pastor . Older African Americans , like Missionary Lillian Evans , who was a member of the ...
Page 64
... involved the interactions of the chorus in which a leader was accompanied by the congregation . “ I made a vow " represented the promise Mother Evans made in 1947 when she accepted Christ . The singing of this particular song as well as ...
... involved the interactions of the chorus in which a leader was accompanied by the congregation . “ I made a vow " represented the promise Mother Evans made in 1947 when she accepted Christ . The singing of this particular song as well as ...
Page 72
... involved in two church clubs and choir . Although her homegoing service reflected elements discussed throughout this thesis it also reflected some aspects of modern changes . Final arrangements were made by cousin , Junell and myself ...
... involved in two church clubs and choir . Although her homegoing service reflected elements discussed throughout this thesis it also reflected some aspects of modern changes . Final arrangements were made by cousin , Junell and myself ...
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