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Instruments of Empire

Filipino Musicians, Black Soldiers, and Military Band Music during US Colonization of the Philippines

By: Mary Talusan

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Instruments of Empire

Filipino Musicians, Black Soldiers, and Military Band Music during US Colonization of the Philippines

By: Mary Talusan

At the turn of the twentieth century, the United States extended its empire into the Philippines while subjugating Black Americans in the Jim Crow South. And yet, one of the most popular musical acts was a band of “little brown men,” Filipino musicians led by an African American conductor playing European and American music. The Philippine Constabulary Band and Lt. Walter H. Loving entertained thousands in concert halls and world’s fairs, held a place of honor in William Howard Taft’s presidential parade, and garnered praise by bandmaster John Philip Sousa—all the while facing beliefs and policies that Filipinos and African Americans were “uncivilized.” Author Mary Talusan draws on hundreds of newspaper accounts and exclusive interviews with band members and their descendants to compose the story from the band’s own voices. She sounds out the meanings of Americans’ responses to the band and identifies a desire to mitigate racial and cultural anxieties during an era of overseas expansion and increasing immigration of nonwhites, and the growing “threat” of ragtime with its roots in Black culture. The spectacle of the band, its performance and promotion, emphasized a racial stereotype of Filipinos as “natural musicians” and the beneficiaries of benevolent assimilation and colonial tutelage. Unable to fit Loving’s leadership of the band into this narrative, newspapers dodged and erased his identity as a Black American officer. The untold story of the Philippine Constabulary Band offers a unique opportunity to examine the limits and porousness of America’s racial ideologies, exploring musical pleasure at the intersection of Euro-American cultural hegemony, racialization, and US colonization of the Philippines.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1496835700

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Filipinos in Greater Boston

By: Mary Talusan

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Filipinos in Greater Boston

By: Mary Talusan

As early as the Civil War, a dozen Filipino men living in Massachusetts enlisted in the Union army. In the 1900s, Filipino pensionados studied at Harvard, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and other colleges. After the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, Filipino medical, military, and other professionals settled in and around Greater Boston in Cambridge, Lexington, Malden, and Quincy. To support their communities, Filipino immigrants founded civic organizations such as the Philippine Medical Association of New England, Pilipino-American Association of New England, and Philippine Nurses Association of New England. Since 1976, parents have been volunteering at Iskwelahang Pilipino (Filipino school) to encourage their American-born children's pride for Filipino traditions. Included are never before seen photographs of the Aquino family during their time in exile. This book highlights the rich histories of Filipinos in Greater Boston and aims to inspire more works that document our immigrant community that has grown in the early 21st century to over 25,000 people.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467109606

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Instruments of Empire

Filipino Musicians, Black Soldiers, and Military Band Music during US Colonization of the Philippines

By: Mary Talusan

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Filipino Musicians, Black Soldiers, and Military Band Music during US Colonization of the Philippines

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Filipinos in Greater Boston

By: Mary Talusan

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Filipinos in Greater Boston

By: Mary Talusan

As early as the Civil War, a dozen Filipino men living in Massachusetts enlisted in the Union army. In the 1900s, Filipino pensionados studied at Harvard, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and other colleges. After the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, Filipino medical, military, and other professionals settled in and around Greater Boston in Cambridge, Lexington, Malden, and Quincy. To support their communities, Filipino immigrants founded civic organizations such as the Philippine Medical Association of New England, Philipino-American Association of New England, and Philippine Nurses Association of New England. Since 1976, parents have been volunteering at Iskwelahang Pilipino (Filipino school) to encourage their American-born children's pride for Filipino traditions. Included are never before seen photographs of the Aquino family during their time in exile. This book highlights the rich histories of Filipinos in Greater Boston and aims to inspire more works that document our immigrant community that has grown in the early 21st century to over 25,000 people.

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143967759X

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Praying with Mary

By: Mary Ford-Grabowsky

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Praying with Mary

By: Mary Ford-Grabowsky

Allow the Mother of Jesus to teach you new ways to pray. This new series of books is designed to open up the meaning of one ancient way of Christian prayer in a relatively short amount of time. In Praying with Mary you will discover: • The mother of Jesus—in all of her simplicity and complexity. • How to prayerfully follow Mary’s footsteps toward God. “This book drew me to reflect in a new way on Mary’s distinctive choices and gifts.” —Thomas H. Smolich, SJ, President, Jesuit Conference USA “With the turn of every page, the mystery of Mary unfolds.” —Lauren Artress, Canon of Grace Cathedral and author of Walking a Sacred Path

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Paraclete Press

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1612611389

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The Way of Mary: Following Her Footsteps Toward God

Following Her Footsteps Toward God

By: Mary Ford-Grabowsky

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Following Her Footsteps Toward God

By: Mary Ford-Grabowsky

The way of Mary is to follow in her footsteps. Christians of all denominations are rediscovering the significance of the mother of Jesus, as films such as The Nativity Story and The Passion of the Christ portray her life in new and startling ways. Written for a popular audience, Mary Ford-Grabowsky's new book shares the wisdom of a lifetime of devotion to Mary. These new devotions, all of them inspired by the scenes and stories of the Gospels, comment on Mary's extraordinary life on earth and momentous influence on the human heart, male or female, ever since. Arranged in a two-week cycle, each of these devotions includes meditation, reflection, prayer, visualization, and ideas for freeing the creative spirit. SPIRITUAL PRACTICES FOR FOLLOWING MARY'S PATH Day 1: The Annunciation, Day 2: The Visitation, Day 3: The Magnificat, Day 4: The Nativity, Day 5: Mary Ponders Things in Her Heart, Day 6: Simeon's Prophecy, Day 7: Meeting a Women Prophet, Day 8: Becoming Refugees, Day 9: Finding her Missing Son, Day 10: Taking Charge at Cana, Day 11: At the Cross, Day 12: Jesus Speaks to Mary from the Cross, Day 13: Waiting for the Spirit, Day 14: Receiving the Spirit at Pentecost. The new spirituality of Mary contained in this book will help readers learn that drawing closer to the mother of Jesus is a way to attain a holiness that is unlimited and a joy that can never end.

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Paraclete Press

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1612612261

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Original Grace

The Mystery of Mary

By: Mary Aquin O'Neill

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Original Grace

The Mystery of Mary

By: Mary Aquin O'Neill

O’Neill’s Original Grace provides a fresh analysis of biblical texts and explores the rich tradition and development of Marian devotion, liturgical prayer, artwork, and dogma. It invites the reader to discover how our capacity for biblical and theological understanding matures over time, correcting our perception of Mary, the second Eve and the mother of Jesus the Christ, and of the place and role of women in church and society. This exhilarating book reveals the benefit that courageous questioning can bring to the church’s self-understanding and to the vital relationships between women and men. In it we gently discover that a wise and good God is our Creator, affirming us in our gendered humanity, still slowly teaching us what went on in Eden, in Nazareth, and on Calvary.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1666744425

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Every Day with Mary:

Reflections by the Affiliates of Mayslake Ministries

By: Dr. Mary Amore

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Every Day with Mary:

Reflections by the Affiliates of Mayslake Ministries

By: Dr. Mary Amore

Growing closer to the Blessed Virgin Mary can have a profound impact on your spiritual life. Your deeper and more personal relationship with the Blessed Mother can start today in Every Day with Mary. Throughout the year you’ll ponder the fruits of the Holy Spirit in the Mary’s life – peace, love, surrender, hope, gentleness, joy, serenity, self-control, generosity, gratitude, patience, faithfulness, and abundance – with a timely and relevant meditation perfect for your busy life. You’ll begin with a quote from Scripture, followed by a brief reflection, and a question or act to consider, and a short prayer to Mary to carry through your day. Every Day with Mary is sure to touch your heart, nourish your soul, and lead you into a deeper relationship with Christ through the intercession of his mother.

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402

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Our Sunday Visitor

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1681921472

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Finding Calcutta

What Mother Teresa Taught Me About Meaningful Work and Service

By: Mary Poplin

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Finding Calcutta

What Mother Teresa Taught Me About Meaningful Work and Service

By: Mary Poplin

Mary Poplin's chronicle of her volunteer work with the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta provides an inside glimpse into Mother Teresa's life of service to the poor. Transformed by the experience, Poplin discovered how all of us can find our own places of meaningful work and service.

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InterVarsity Press

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0830834729

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9780830834723

Original Grace

The Mystery of Mary

By: Mary Aquin O'Neill RSM

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The Mystery of Mary

By: Mary Aquin O'Neill RSM

O'Neill's Original Grace provides a fresh analysis of biblical texts and explores the rich tradition and development of Marian devotion, liturgical prayer, artwork, and dogma. It invites the reader to discover how our capacity for biblical and theological understanding matures over time, correcting our perception of Mary, the second Eve and the mother of Jesus the Christ, and of the place and role of women in church and society. This exhilarating book reveals the benefit that courageous questioning can bring to the church's self-understanding and to the vital relationships between women and men. In it we gently discover that a wise and good God is our Creator, affirming us in our gendered humanity, still slowly teaching us what went on in Eden, in Nazareth, and on Calvary.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1666744441

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Memoirs of Beloved Mary Mother of Jesus

By: Mother Mary

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Memoirs of Beloved Mary Mother of Jesus

By: Mother Mary

DEDICATION These personal revelations into the lives, hearts, and experiences of Those of Us Who helped to establish the Christian Dispensation, are lovingly dedicated to all the Children of God who seek peace, health, happiness, understanding, and who desire to learn THE WAY to return Home. This book is presented hoping that some of these Children of God will take courage from the realization that a few humble men and women passed through the same mental, emotional and physical trials that men face today. To this end, I have opened My Book of Memories and have written those dear revelations so that all who wish may read. Looking backward, individuals may gain the strength built from Our experiences and, looking forward, build a future of like perfection for themselves and the generations to come. Lovingly and sincerely, MOTHER MARY

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Fernando Candiotto

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9878965066

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Look Back with Experience

An Insight Into Mary's Past Lives

By: Mary Holt

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Look Back with Experience

An Insight Into Mary's Past Lives

By: Mary Holt

Mary has worked so hard to be where she is today; a very successful lady. Not only does she care for the clients that come to see her but has had many positive results from the work that she does with them. Soon Mary will start her travels as she works her way through the UK meeting and enjoying the work that she will do with the Indigo children. She will teach them why it is that they are here on the earth plane at this particular time. They will develop and grow and move forward within their life, when they understand why they are here. Mary will do much good work within the schools with these children. She will help the teachers and the Head Teachers to understand these children a little more, so that everyone can work together for a common goal. Mary will then travel to America working with these children in the same way and then to India. Along the way she will appoint people who will teach others to carry on with the good work that she has started. This will enable Mary to travel all across the world teaching others and so on until there is a network of helpers who will do all they can to keep helping, not just Indigo children but all children. Our next book "The Past Lives of Mary Holt" is a sequel to this book. Mary questioned at the time when this book was finished "how can it be finished it has not come to any conclusion?" What I wanted to do was to give time to the readers to digest the information in this book first, before we carried on. With much love William and Mary Mary can be contacted through her web site http://www.maryholt.com/

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1434347850

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Book's by Mary Talusan

Instruments of Empire

Instruments of Empire

Filipinos in Greater Boston

Filipinos in Greater Boston

Instruments of Empire

Instruments of Empire

Filipinos in Greater Boston

Filipinos in Greater Boston

Praying with Mary

Praying with Mary

The Way of Mary: Following Her Footsteps Toward God

The Way of Mary: Following Her Footsteps Toward God

Original Grace

Original Grace

Every Day with Mary:

Every Day with Mary:

Finding Calcutta

Finding Calcutta

Original Grace

Original Grace

Memoirs of Beloved Mary Mother of Jesus

Memoirs of Beloved Mary Mother of Jesus

Look Back with Experience

Look Back with Experience

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