What People are Saying About The Anne Gamble Kennedy 100th Birthday Celebration/Virtual Exhibit

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"Congratulations to you for the excellent exhibit you produced in honor and memory of your dear mother ANNE GAMBLE KENNEDY in celebration of her 100th Birthday. What a superbly well-documented work of art it is, indeed! Thank you for your invitation to attend this memorable event."

 - Richard M. Turner III, Chair of the Music Department, Fisk University, 1968-1971


"It was a pleasure to participate in this Celebration!...I really enjoyed the presentation, and also purchased it...Congratulations, Nina, on an outstanding job!...I'm sure your parents would be proud of you."

 - Leah Travillion Rollins, singer/songwriter, former student of Anne Gamble Kennedy


"Just watched my copy of the video on the life of your mom, Anne Gamble! Bravo Nina, what a fascinating woman. You did some great storytelling. I hope many people will see and enjoy a jewel that was kept in the box for so long. Anne Gamble Kennedy! xoxoxo"

 - George Cooper, pianist, founder, Ella Sheppard School of Music


"Congratulations!! ❤️ Incredible presentation!"

 - Portia Shuler Hawkins, pianist, former student of Anne Gamble Kennedy 


"Congratulations on the beautiful tribute to your mother on her 100th birthday.  I can tell that you put hours into the production. Will it be available for rebroadcast?"

 - Anthony Williams, Fisk University Organist


If you would like to watch the presentation again or share it with your friends, go to www.celebratelifesmoments.online, click on "Join Live Stream" in the upper right corner, then click on "$ from 2.99" and you'll be given the option to rent the video for $2.99, or purchase for $5.99. Please sign in using your email address so that you can receive a notification when the video is sent to you. You'll be able to watch it whenever you like on the celebratelifesmoments.online website. 

To continue the legacy of Anne Gamble Kennedy, we encourage you to make a donation to the Anne Gamble Kennedy/Matthew W. Kennedy Endowed Scholarship at Fisk University. 



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