The creator of this website gratefully acknowledges Jada Holliday, M.Ed. for her generous permission to include a link to her performance of Lift Every Voice and Sing.

Ms. Holliday is a graduate of Baylor University and earned her Master of Education from the University of Washington. She currently serves as Assistant Director of the Black/African American Cultural Center at Colorado State University.

Her moving rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing, featuring both her vocals and piano accompaniment, reflects the enduring significance of a song that has inspired generations. By granting permission for this performance to be referenced within this project, she has helped preserve and share an important cultural and historical expression with visitors to this site.

This contribution is respectfully recognized with sincere appreciation for her generosity, artistry, and commitment to educational engagement and cultural understanding.

The creator of this website gratefully acknowledges Noah Lewis for his generous permission to include information and educational materials related to his work portraying Revolutionary War patriot Edward “Ned” Hector.

Mr. Lewis is a living historian, author, educator, and biology graduate who has dedicated many years to researching and presenting the story of Edward Hector, a Black Continental soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War. Through presentations at schools, historical sites, and community events, he has helped audiences better understand the contributions of African Americans to the founding of the United States.

By permitting his work to be referenced within this project, Mr. Lewis has helped preserve and share an important chapter of American history with a broader audience.

This contribution is respectfully recognized with sincere appreciation for his generosity, historical scholarship, and commitment to public education.