Spread the Word! the Evolution of Gospel From Chicago to the World June 17, 2012

This exhibition developed by The DuSable Museum celebrates the rich history and contributions to Gospel Music and is centered primarily on gospel's Chicago origins. With Chicago being the "home" of Gospel, 'Spread the Word!: The Evolution of Gospel from Chicago to the World,' recognizes some of the greatest Gospel singers of all time, included are legends such as: Mahalia Jackson, Albertina Walker, Thomas Dorsey, James Cleveland, Sallie Martin and many others. Legendary Chicago choirs, such as Reverend Milton Brunson and The Thompson Community Singers, along with Dr. Charles G. Hayes and The Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir (aka The Warriors) "testify" with the "First Families of Gospel," The Yancy Family and the Staple Singers. Additionally, the renowned "singing " preachers such as Reverend Clay Evans and Pastor Maceo Woods "minister" right next to award-winning soloist such as Mahalia Jackson and Albertina Walker, while contemporary artist such as Darius Brooks share the spotlight with Joshua's Troop.