Professor Alejandro Garcia
Posts Tagged ‘Syracuse’
The Art of Photography
Friday, February 21st, 2014Inspiration from a Dome Rocker and a Crunkalicious Feminist
Friday, February 21st, 2014
Scholar Brittney Cooper spoke to Syracuse University students about being curious, challenging and creative.
Here are two inspiring messages we heard this week directed toward students (young and old): One is from Syracuse’s DJ Maestro (the Official DJ of SU Athletics and professor at SUNY Cortland); the other came from Brittney Cooper, who is a founder of the Crunk Feminist Collective and a professor at Rutgers.
Cooper visited SU last night. A portion of her message is posted below.
Still on the Bandwagon
Friday, February 21st, 2014
Cuse Fans, State Tower Building
Our Sister Soldier
Monday, February 17th, 2014
Storyteller/Griot Jackie Grace performed as Harriet Tubman during the Turning Another Page (TAP) Festival at Bethany Baptist Church on Sunday.
Throwback Thursday
Thursday, February 13th, 2014
Author Sondra Denise Roberts at a Go-On-Girl Book Club event in 2007.
VP Style
Wednesday, February 12th, 2014
Mr. Armstrong, Vice Principal at Ed Smith School, shows that educators can also be fashionable.
Cold Weather Obsession
Friday, February 7th, 2014
Puffy Sleeves
In case you are unable to get to the city for New York’s Fashion Week, we suggest taking a look around at all the practical design you see on the streets here in Syracuse.
TGIF
Friday, February 7th, 2014
Nicole Blue danced at the Ed Smith School Black History Month Program this morning. The program also included a student-run question and answer session with SCSD Superintendent Sharon Contreras and Assemblyman Sam Roberts.
Crossfire: Assemblyman Sam Roberts remained cool while he was grilled by students about everything from lawmaking to martial arts.
Syracuse City School District Superintendent Sharon Contreras talked with the students about being inspired by her parents, her multi-ethnic heritage, and her continued commitment to child advocacy.
Throwback Thursday: The Enjoyment of Laughter
Thursday, February 6th, 2014
Bongo and Judy Hanslip with comedian and activist Dick Gregory and Della Branch Bullock at Jerk Hut (circa 2005).
Can You Dig It?
Wednesday, February 5th, 2014
Hawley Avenue
Water Street
James Street