Shades of Praise Choir Is All Heart and Soul, Stirring Jays with African-American Style Gospel Music
Following the Storytelling Panel about the Civil Rights era, Blue Jays were treated to a performance by the Shades of Praise, an interracial Gospel choir that sings contemporary gospel music in the African-American style. Performances by the choir introduces gospel to wider audiences across racial and denominational boundaries. In performing, the choir creates racial harmony while dispelling stereotypes.