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Hope and Resilience: An Evening with Richard Antoine White
Thursday, February 10, 2022 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
and Margie & Maurice Plough, Jr.
I’m Possible: A Story of Survival, a Tuba, and the Small Miracle of a Big Dream is Richard’s best-selling memoir and a wonderful, compelling read. Join us for an inspiring evening with Richard who will share his life story while being interviewed by long time close friend and Cantorial Soloist, Michelle Auslander Cohen. Richard will discuss his experience from growing up homeless in Baltimore to being a tenured professor, accomplished musician, philanthropist, author, and international motivational speaker. You can enjoy the book prior to his arrival and the chance to meet him in person.
Register to attend in person, or watch on Virtual Beth El.
Richard Antoine White, a long time dear friend of Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen, is a tuba professor at the University of New Mexico and the principal tuba player of two orchestras in New Mexico. His story began as a child of a teenage alcoholic mother who grew up homeless on the streets of Baltimore. Thanks to a village of incredible people, Richard is the first African-American man to receive a doctorate in tuba and has just released a best-selling memoir; I’m Possible: A Story of Survival, a Tuba, and the Small Miracle of a Big Dream. Richard speaks around the world, telling his story of hope and survival to inspire hope, and has recently been interviewed by all the news channels including CBS, the Today Show and Trevor Noah, and in February he comes to Beth El!
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Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Chavurah and Movie Circle members are welcome to join us virtually for a wonderful short film and discussion about Richard Antoine White. Rabbi Jessica Mates and Michelle Auslander Cohen will show a 25-minute documentary about Richard Antoine White followed by a discussion. The documentary focuses on the hardships of homelessness and the challenges Richard endured and overcame. Thanks to a village of incredible people, Richard is the first African-American man to receive a doctorate in tuba and has just released a best-selling memoir; I’m Possible: A Story of Survival, a Tuba, and the Small Miracle of a Big Dream.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Calling all families with middle school and high school aged kids! Join us for a special event instead of regularly scheduled religious school and confirmation. Richard Antoine White, author of best-selling biography, “I’m Possible” will be joining us for an inspiring evening of hope and motivation. Richard will teach about perspective and perseverance, and about his feelings on life’s 3 “C”’s: Chance, Choice and Change.
You don’t want to miss this wonderful opportunity for meaningful family conversations inspired by Richards incredible journey.
