<div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="gmail-bodya" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">What is Gospel music, and what about it brings people together?</span></p>

<p class="gmail-bodya" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">“It is a collection of beautiful harmonies and melodies that have
been versed together, in a powerful way. People love how it sounds like we are singing
scripture verses,” said Wanda Sloan of Dayton.</span></p>

<p class="gmail-bodya" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Who’s the first person that comes to mind when you think of this
kind of music?</span></p>

<p class="gmail-bodya" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">“That is very easy. None other than Mahalia Jackson! Her beautiful
voice, her soulful words, it’s impeccable,” said Linda Blueford of Cleveland.</span></p>

<p class="gmail-bodya" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Where does Gospel music take you?</span></p>

<p class="gmail-bodya" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">“It has an incredible way of touching your heart. And the words fill
you with love, peace, and a feeling of warmth,” said Barbara Mabry of Lakeview.</span></p>

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<p class="gmail-bodya" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">As we reflect on the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
this month, the Happy Hour Crew thought an evening of rich Gospel music would
be the perfect fit this week!</span></p>

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federation of the Blind of Ohio</p>

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Service Committee</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">"I am
filled with hope, energy, and love by participating in the National Federation
of The Blind because my expectations are raised, my contributions make a
difference to me and to others, and I can celebrate the realization of my
dreams with my Federation family”</p></div></div></div></div></div>