[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 138 (Tuesday, October 23, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1718-E1719]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING DA' HOUSE OF KHAFRE FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Indianola, Mississippi minority owned business, da' House of Khafre. 
Owned and operated by, Ms. C. Sade Turnipseed and Mr. Robert Terrell, 
Jr.

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  In 2010 da' House of Khafre opened to offer people from around the 
State of Mississippi and the world a place to gather and hear musicians 
play authentic blues and spiritual music while enjoying delicious 
teacakes and other delicacies. Prior to its grand opening legendary 
bluesman David ``Honey Boy'' Edwards of Shaw, Mississippi visited da' 
House of Khafre to bless its humble beginnings. Upon his visit, Edwards 
predicted that people were going to come from all over the world to see 
da' House of Khafre, honor its heritage and partake in the various 
activities and delicious food that is known throughout the Mississippi 
Delta.
  da' House of Khafre is home to the historical Wall of Fame of 
Indianola, where visiting musicians from around the world, including 
Ghana, Norway, Japan, and France have signatures engraved in the wall 
which is held as a staple in the community.
  Artists from these countries and many others have performed on da' 
House of Khafre's historical Front Porch stage where the music room 
door of legendary bluesman Sam Chatmon from Hollandale, Mississippi is 
gracefully hinged. The Chatmon's door, traditional quilts, African art, 
and the sweet smell of soul food provide a rural sophistication and 
ambiance that is reminiscent of the rich culture of the Mississippi 
Delta.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing da' House 
of Khafre and its owners, Ms. C. Sade Turnipseed and Mr. Robert 
Terrell, Jr. for their commitment to preserving the rich, history and 
heritage of the Mississippi Delta.

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