By Charanya Ramakrishnan Within a few minutes of speaking with Denise Pease, it becomes clear that she is a dynamic force–a leader who met four US Presidents, worked with two, traveled the world, and yet being deeply committed to give back to her community. Ms. Pease is a longtime resident of Corona, Queens and livesContinue reading “The Corona Collection: Denise Pease”
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The Corona Collection: Willie Johnson
Hi readers, this is Ricky Riccardi, Director of Research Collections for the Louis Armstrong House Museum. Normally I’m the one digging through the Archives to post the “Virtual Exhibits” that make up the bulk of this site. But last year, the Armstrong House embarked on one of the most fulfilling projects I’ve ever been aContinue reading “The Corona Collection: Willie Johnson”