“Ain’t No Stopping Us Now”

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In 1979 fueled by the heydays of social activism and reaching the top echelon on international music charts, Gene McFadden and John Whitehead probably never dreamed their co-authored and produced song, “Ain’t No Stopping us Now” would become an anthem among African-Americans and the clarion song for any group who felt put down, denied, or overlooked. More importantly, the song morphed to become an anthem of perseverance, motivation, and raucous celebratory chant similar to Queen’s 2014 “We Are the Champions.”

In aaduna’s hands, it poignantly points to a new phase where the company is entering the world of print publication. And on the evening of March 6, 2020, with the gracious and welcoming support of artist, Sherry L. Tulloch, Sherry opened her studio located at 250 North Goodman Street in the Anderson Arts Building in Rochester, NY to Karen Faris, poet, writer and mixed media artist and aaduna, Inc. 

Karen Faris, Poet/Author/Performer and Sherry Tulloch, Artist, Studio #208, First Friday, March 6, 2020 

The reason?

Karen Faris and bill berry, jr., CEO/Publisher, aaduna, Inc

Faris and aaduna used this occasion to launch the inaugural presentation of Karen’s recently published, limited edition, numbered and dated chapbook, “The Death of Compassion.” 

As a First Friday festivity, Karen read selections from “…Death…” and exhibited her posters, prints, photographs, as well as poetry influenced designed fabrics that formed a small segment of the studio subtly enhanced by Tulloch’s enchanting and endearing artwork in a variety of styles and mediums. Complemented by a variety of libations and hors d’ oeuvres, the studio’s guests were treated to a memorable evening of words and art, art and words.   

Right to left: Karen Faris, son Duncan and husband Mark

Interested in purchasing a copy of “The Death of Compassion” ($16) while it is still available? Send an e- to bill@aaduna.org for further information.  

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