Mississippi State University’s Black Voices choir defined ministry and worship during its annual fall concert in the Colvard Student Union on Saturday.
The Black Voices choir at MSU was founded in 1972 by Ronnie E. Dottory as a way to celebrate black history week. 
Erika Lowe, president of Black Voices, said the choral ensemble is a campus-based group with the primary goal of outreach ministry to students on campus and throughout the community.
“Black Voices is one of the longest-reigning minority groups on campus and is also my home away from home,” Lowe said. “Together, we handle our problems, laugh and even cry together. We have a strong family connection that is strengthened through our music and our praise.”
Aaliyah Moore, secretary of Black Voices, said this spring will feature it’s 43rd annual spring concert, which will charge an admission price and feature an unannounced famous gospel singer.
“Saturday’s performance was really amazing, and we had a larger turn out than what I expected,” Moore said. 
 
“I saw that a lot of the student body came out to support, and that made me happy we chose to have the concert in the ballroom. I can definitely say that I was thoroughly impressed, and that we should probably host more concerts on campus in the future,” Moore said.
Angela Washington, treasurer of Black Voices, said Black Voices is set to perform at Smith Chapel in Amory, Miss., Tuesday and also at the MSU women’s basketball game on Wednesday.
“Black Voices is now a part of the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center here at MSU,” Washington said. “We have auditions for new members at the beginning of each semester. Since I’ve been a part of Black Voices, I’ve experienced such strong worship through our ministry and our music. Saturday’s performance is a perfect example of just that.”
Brandone Abrams, MSU and Black Voices alumnus, said he is excited to see Black Voices still going strong and on top of its worship and praise.
“From my time when I was in Black Voices, it has definitely grown,” Abrams said. “They are such a positive organization, and I applaud them for their constant spirituality.”
For more information about Black Voices, those interested can visit blackvoices.org.msstate.edu or by email at [email protected].