Meet The Cast
Dr. Ernie Wade
Dr Ernie Wade speaks about the “struggle ” for justice from personal experience. As a student at Johnson C Smith University he was involved in the civil rights movement. Those experiences gave him first hand understanding of the challenges, sacrifices, and determination that shaped a generation. For many years Dr. Wade has used his voice as a speaker and writer to share stories of the past while connecting them to the questions facing us today. When he lived in Chicago he was an active member with Operation Breadbasket led by Rev. Jesse Jackson as they challenged the power structure of the city . He is a fighter for justice and feels strongly that the journey toward justice did not begin with us nor will it end with us
Rodney Archie
Rodney Archie has been singing as a performer since he was a seven year old beginning a musical journey that has taken him from Harlem to Europe. He was a member of the Boys Choir of Harlem and later Queen Esther and the Harlem Gospel singers. His career has taken him to some of the most respected stages in the United States and abroad including the historic Apollo theater in Harlem and the Philharmonic Auditorium in Cologne Germany. His voice becomes a part of the journey helping bring the history, emotion, struggle ,faith ,and hope of the story to life for the audience .
Cam’Ron Amos
Cam’Ron Amos has been playing the piano from an early age. His musical journey has included serving as the minister of music at several churches. His versatility extends beyond the church as he provided the background music for stage plays connecting the audience to the emotions of each moment. He has a unique understanding of both music, storytelling and the spoken word.