John Dau, author, genocide survivor and international healthcare advocate
John Dau, head of the John Dau Foundation, was the keynote speaker for grand opening celebration of ProLiteracy’s headquarters on Marcellus Street yesterday. Dau is a genocide survivor from the Sudanese Civil War and now a college graduate.
Dau said that an education is one of the most important assets a person can acquire. It can never be taken away from you, he said.
CNY singing sensation Nancy Kelly kicked off the 2012-2013 Jazz @ Sitrus series tonight.
Yosira, hostess (left) and Angel, server for Rachel’s Restaurant (Sheraton Hotel) take a moment to enjoy the music.
Tom Bronzetti accompaned Nancy Kelly (Jazz at Sitrus)
Phil Flanagan brings it home on the bass.
“Potential is one of the most wonderful words in any language. It looks forward with optimism. It is filled with hope. It promises success. It implies fulfillment. It hints at greatness. Potential is a word based on possibilities.”
Above Salina and Fayette
Photographer Mike Greenlar and writer Michele Maciejewski did a photo essay in today’s Post Standard about the changes taking place along the 300 block of South Salina Street and the possibilities for the neighborhood.
The new Centro Hub (South Salina, South Warren and East Adams) opened today.
2012 NYS Fair, Final Day
Lauren Wright, Mackenzie Rice and Autumn Rice of Liverpool display their prizes on the final day of the NYS Fair. They said it took them $15 dollars before they finally won.
Boxer Ryon McKenzie (undefeated) and trainer Ray Rinaldi enjoy the fights at the NYS Fair (outside the Coliseum) earlier today.
Jordan Adamson of St. Catherines Ontario (Canada) prepares to throw an overhand right during his fight (NYS Fair).
Angel Rivera of Central PA works out before his bout with Jordan Adamson (NYS Fair).
Hasan Stephens, aka DJ Maestro, Hip Hop Scholar and Radio Executive, during a lecture at Syracuse University earlier this year.
During recent trips to DMV-area (DC, Maryland and Virginia) and Philadelphia I had the opportunity to experience some diverse radio programming. It was particularly a treat to hear Hip-Hop pioneer Lady B doing a marvelous throw-back show called The Basement Party.
Today I read the DJ Maestro and partners will be starting an online radio vehicle that will enter the urban music market in the area. Labor Day is the launch date.
Below you can hear Maestro talk about the need for diversity in Hip-Hop music during a lecture at Syracuse University earlier this year.