Posts Tagged ‘advisory board’

Dream @ 50

Wednesday, August 28th, 2013
Gina Rivers, program director for Mercy Works, Inc.

Gina Rivers, cialis program director for Mercy Works, Inc.

Ms. Rivers, a founding advisor to SIF, was the keynote speaker for the Teen Tech Program summer session commencement on Monday evening.  The event was held at the Vision Center on South Salina Street.

Below is a portion of her remarks, which skillfully interpreted and updated the essence of the “I Have a Dream” speech by Dr. King.

The “I Have a Dream” speech was given at the 1963 March on Washington 50 years ago on this day.

Cuatro de Mayo Celebration

Thursday, May 9th, 2013


We send congratulations to SIF Advisory Member Odetta Norton on her marriage last week to Attorney Dale Clarke at the Seawatch on the Ocean in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Next Chapter

Monday, May 6th, 2013
Wedding Story

 A Wedding Story on M & M’s

Congratulations to Dale & Odetta (Norton) Clarke on their wedding over the weekend. And thanks for the invitation. More photos to follow.

Goose Bump Moments

Saturday, December 15th, 2012

Odetta Norton, a SIF Advisory Board Member, graduated from University of Miami Law School this week.

University of Miami Law School Dean Patricia White (a former resident of Central New York) with Odetta Norton shortly after the 2012 Graduation Ceremony.

University of Miami School of Law Dean Patricia D. White (who was born and raised in Syracuse) congratulates Ms. Norton shortly after the 2012 Graduation Ceremony.

No Justice, No Peace

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012
The Past is Not Past: The Continuing Quest for Racial Justice and Peace panel at Newhouse III (l to r: Janis MacDonald, Andrew Young, Linda Carty, Martin Luther King, III, Paula Johnson)

The Past is Not Past: The Continuing Quest for Racial Justice and Peace panel at was held before a capacity crowd at Syracuse University’s Newhouse III this morning (pictured l to r: Janis McDonald, Andrew Young, Linda Carty, Martin Luther King, III, and moderator Paula Johnson).

SU's Linda Carty (Dept of African American Studies)

SU’s Linda Carty (Dept of African American Studies) cited several statistics and said there are several obstacles to the notion of peace, including: substandard education, poverty, and the misapplication of justice that spawned the prison industrial complex.

Former Ambassador Andrew Young

Former Ambassador Andrew Young said freedom is a constant struggle. He also advised students not to get mad, but to get smart.

SU alum and SIF Advisory Board Member John Giles, Jr. questions the panel about coalition consensus as it relates to seeking justice in the modern day Civil Rights Movement.

SU alum and SIF Advisory Board Member John Giles, Jr. (pictured in the audience near event co-organizer Scott McDowell of SU-NYC and media personality George Kilpatrick) dialouges with the panel about coalition building as it relates to seeking justice in the modern day Civil Rights Movement.

Martin Luther King, III

Martin Luther King, III, the son of the legendary civil rights leader, said true justice is justice across the board (for everyone).

Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Saturday, August 11th, 2012
Vision Center Program Director Gina Rivers along with Rev. John Carter salute graduates of the 2012 Synergy Program during a ceremony at Upstate Medical Center on Friday.

Vision Center Program Director Gina Rivers, along with Rev. John Carter, spoke to  graduates of the 2012 Synergy Program during a ceremony held at Upstate Medical University on Friday.

Mercy Works, Inc.  gathered 2012 Synergy Program students and local leaders at Upstate  Medical University yesterday to participate in a Celebrity Apprentice-style program to culminate a summer of development and leadership training.  Synergy is one of several enrichment programs run by Mercy Works.

Student team leader Keith Rowser

Student team leader Keith Rowser

Team X Static 8 celebrates a win for Service Project of the Year

Team “X Static 8” celebrates a win for Service Project of the Year

Mercy Works Inc. Director of Development Clarence Jordan (a celebrity judge) talks with Sen. John DeFranciso during the program.

Mercy Works Inc. Director of Development Clarence Jordan (right), who served as a celebrity judge, talks with Sen. John DeFrancisco during the program.

Milestones

Monday, April 16th, 2012
Gina Rivers

Gina Rivers

Congratulations to Gina Rivers, one of the founding advisors to SIF.  Here is a photo of her from her birthday last week.

The Genius of Generosity

Friday, May 27th, 2011
Teen Tech graduates with class sponsor Sam Haines (front right) and class instructor Natisha Crossman (front left)

Teen Tech graduates with class sponsor Sam Haines (front right) and class instructor Natisha Crossman (front left)

Mercy Works, Inc.’s  Teen Tech Program held their 2011 Spring graduation  this week.  For completing the coursework, participating students received computers that were donated by LeMoyne College.  The  class was sponsored by Nixon Gear.  The guest speaker for the program was Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler.

Vision Center Program Director Gina Rivers and Frank Fowler at the Teen Tech graduation program

Chief Frank Fowler speaks to the students at the 2011 Spring Teen Tech graduation.  He was introduced by Vision Center Program Director Gina Rivers (left).

Moving Forward

Saturday, May 14th, 2011
OCC graduates Tela Hamm, Melissa Guiles and Patrice Cage at the War Memorial

OCC graduates Tela Hamm, Melissa Guiles and Patrice Cage at the War Memorial

Congratulations to the graduates of area colleges and universities, including SIF Advisory Board member John H. Giles, who earned his master’s degree from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University today.

SIF Board Member John H. Giles, Jr.

SIF Board Member John H. Giles, Jr.

April Lea Gascon (right), International Relations Master's graduate, with her mother Yvonne.

April Gascon (right), who earned a Masters degree in International Relations, celebrates with her mother Yvonne at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School.

Legacy of Grace

Monday, October 25th, 2010
Giles and McGriff: Students of Grace

Giles and McGriff: Students of Grace

Keith Herring Muhammad and Brenda Muhammad, along with Focusing Our Resources for Community Enlightenment (F.O.R.C.E.) held a tribute for (Sensei) Vinson Grace on Saturday. The program included family tales, a short film, story-telling, and various martial arts demonstrations. SIF Advisory Board Member John Giles (left), a 2nd degree brown belt and Robert McGriff, a black belt, began martial arts training with Grace when they were children.