Asbury Park Museum Vice President, Charles Horner, and his wife Pamela, also a board member, were honored with an award for their work in researching, writing and chronicling African American music. They received the award at the annual Celebration of Black History: Gospel Praise Festival 2024 in Chesapeake, Virginia.
The festival is presented annually by Rev. Dr. Brenda Boone-Smith and The Higher Praise Community Choir of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Guests at this year’s event included The Brooklyn All Stars, The Soul Stirrers, The Pilgrim Jubilees, The Keynotes, and Rev. Luther Barnes & Sunset Jubilaires.
The recognition was presented by Rev. Dr. Boone-Smith. She thanked the Horners “for their tireless efforts in recognizing the achievements of music artists throughout the years.”
For their tireless efforts in recognizing the achievements of music artists throughout the years.
Rev. Dr. Boone-Smith recognizing Charles and Pamela Horner
The Horners are founding board members of the Asbury Park Museum and have been contributing curators to the Museums’ last five exhibitions. They are also the authors of three books Springwood Avenue Harmony: The Unique Musical Legacy of Asbury Park’s Westside, Vol. One: 1871-1945. Volume Two will be published in June. The third is the story of local musician, “Stormin” Norman Selden.
Congratulations on your new adventure! You have a very creative mind and I am so proud of you. Asbury Park School system produces another freedom fighter for justice !!! Continue in the Struggle …………