Greetings everyone, and welcome to the 2025 season of The Gospel Music Historical Society. We were blessed to have Cleveland's own Mack Singers kick off our new season for First Monday . We want to extend our gratitude to everyone who supported us in making 2024 a successful year. It was an enjoyable experience, and we now seek your continued backing to exceed last year's achievements. Our objective is to unite voices in preserving the rich legacy of gospel music.

 

Indeed, the previous year was eventful, but it also brought setbacks, heartaches, and the loss of loved ones. One of these losses was that of Mother Helen Turner Thompson, a member of the GMHS board of Directors. She was a minister, choir director, teacher, historian, singer, and author until the Lord called her home at the age of 93.

 

As we journey through the history of Black sacred music, we need your support more that ever before to bring to light the contributions of African American musicians, composers, singers, and evangelists who played a significant role in the evolution of 20th-century gospel music, both locally and nationally.

 

We would be delighted for you to join us by becoming a member today, or if you only want to make a monetary contribution, you can make a donation by clicking the button below.