Cole Williams is a Jamaican-American entertainer, singer-songwriter, producer, recording artist, and founder of the Greater New Orleans Citizens Relief Team, whose musical work bends soul, gospel, and R&B with her community organizing work with the houseless.
In Gratitude
Curtis Muhammad
to my mentor Curtis Muhammad, 60-year freedom fighter. Thank you for teaching me that organizing with poor people is the greatest act of humanity. I hope you and Miss Ella Baker are proud.
60-year Civil Rights Veteran
Nina Simone
Musicians like Nina Simone are rare and selfless in their connection with what is and what can be. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us.
High Priestess of Soul
Mother of Organizing Ella Baker
Ella Baker is the Mother Of Organizing. She built a legacy through bottom-up organizing with SNCC, and treating all people with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Celebrity Vocal CoachAnhkRa Ammenhotep
I remember the last time we saw each other in 2022. You’ve always made me feel at home and accepted and respected. You were the first person to not only see me, but hear me. Hear my voice, my experience, my contributions.
In retrospect, I think you knew that might be our last time together in this world. And you continued to encourage me, and push me like you always have. I’m honored that I was your student. I’m the woman I am today because of you.
The Music Shop
“How We Care For Humanity”
“It is her connection to the late Civil Rights leader, Curtis Muhammad, that most directly shapes this album.”
T.R. Johnson, Author of New Orleans: A Writer’s City
NEW MUSIC The Whistleblower
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