Archive for January, 2013

Throwback Thursday: Taye Diggs

Thursday, January 31st, 2013


Actor Taye Diggs, who earlier this week fought off an intruder at his home, came to Syracuse a few years ago and read from his book Chocolate Me. The event was held at the Greater Evangelical COGIC. Fellow SU Alum Shane Evans provided the sounds.

Writer’s Writer

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

SU professor and short story writer George Saunders recently taped a segment with Charlie Rose and gave insight on his work flow and shared a few wonderful stories about upstate cities such as Rochester and Watertown.

Hindsight

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
It was reported earlier today that former Syracuse News Anchor David Muir will move to the ABC News Program 20/20. He's pictured here from 1999 when he worked at WTVH-5.

It was reported on Tuesday that former Syracuse News Anchor and Ithaca College grad David Muir will become the co-anchor for the ABC News Program 20/20. He's pictured here from 1999 when he worked at WTVH-5.

The Understudy

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Children of the Dream (the next generation)

Sunday, January 27th, 2013
Professor, Martial Artist and Entrepreneur El-Java Abdul-Qadir gave the keynote address and told the crowd about sacrifice and character as it relates to education and building generational leadership.

Professor, Martial Arts Champion and Entrepreneur El-Java Abdul-Qadir gave the keynote address and discussed sacrifice, education and character as some of the keys to build leadership for the next generation.

Bomba y Plena Dance Troup from La Casita

Bomba y Plena Dance Troup from La Casita

Syracuse University Break Dance team

Syracuse University Break Dance team

Spoken word artists from the Verbal Blend Poetry Program at Syracuse University also participated.

Spoken word artists, including Signature MiMi, from the Verbal Blend Poetry Program at Syracuse University, also participated.

Yesterday's Dream, Tomorrow's Promise

Yesterday’s Dream, Tomorrow’s Promise

Dance Theater of Syracuse performs "Even Time Takes Time."

Dance Theater of Syracuse performs “Even Time Takes Time.”

Black Celestial Choral Ensemble (BCCE)

Black Celestial Choral Ensemble (BCCE)

Priming

Friday, January 25th, 2013

Syracuse Arborist Steve Harris discusses plans to remove and replace trees as part of Phase 2 of the Connective Corridor Project.

2013 Inauguration on Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday

Monday, January 21st, 2013

“Find the good and praise it.” Sen. Lamar Alexander (quoting Alex Haley)

The 2nd Time Around (behind the scenes of the Inauguration)

Monday, January 21st, 2013
Hours before the Inauguration

Hours before the Inauguration

Parade Route

Parade Route

Vendor Ad

Vendor Ad

Parking Lot

Parking Lot

F.L.O.T.U.S.

F.L.O.T.U.S. Ad

Line Up

Line Up

Find Yourself

Find Yourself

Supporter

Supporter

Speech following Oath of Office

Connecting

Capital of Coffee

Capital of Coffee

Master Drummer

Saturday, January 19th, 2013
David Etse Nyadedzor is the lead singer and drummer for Akuma Roots.

David Etse Nyadedzor is the lead singer and drummer for Akuma Roots.

Conscious Party

Friday, January 18th, 2013

Fans joined Akuma Roots in a music and dance celebration last night at the Community Folk Art Gallery (CFAC)’s Black Box Theater.