Reggie Workman: Probably because there was a Muse [ The Muse] at one time, so in order to make it in tune with the mission they called it the  New Muse Community Museum, and the word community

was really important because it was a focal point for the politicians and the community to really get in

touch with all the parents who were around in this neighborhood; it went all the way over into Crown

Heights, with a great and strong African American population.

So I was out there with my bullhorn not only getting support for whatever politician but also getting

them to come to our weekly concerts, because you didn't have the same kind of media that you might

have in Manhattan. Seems like because of my family I've always been involved with the arts, trying to

give something back, to try to make sure that we are in touch with the new people coming up. And that's

one of the things we're doing with the  African-American Legacy Project.