I found out that former Syracuse Raging Bullz (ABA) Coach Terrill Dean has a weekly radio show. Dean weighs in on sports topics and provides dialogue about the industry with contemporary flavor.
One of his guest commentators is Phinesse Demps (who used to work in Syracuse).
The Coach Dean Show features a call-in segment as well.
I spoke recently with a member of my advisory board about the impact of environmental racism and how difficult it can be to find fresh fruits and vegetables in urban areas. When it comes to healthcare equity, we often overlook how it can relate to geography.
A few weeks later I see that a local group is planning to open a grocery store on the city’s Southside, and I also heard this interview with Dr. Rachael Ross about urban food deserts.
Eric Krasnow
Sam Kininger
Nigel Hall
Soulive made a live recording at the Westcott Theater Friday Night, featuring the Shady Horns and Nigel Hall.
Media company executive Todd Harrison, who graduated from Syracuse University in 1991, thought he made it to the pinnacle when he was on Wall Street living as a Master of the Universe. But he says there’s a difference between “being happy” and “having fun.” Being happy has nothing to do with making a lot of money and having material possessions, he said.
Todd Harrison, founder of Minyanville at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management
Harrison left his Wall Street position (over what he called philosophical differences) to create Minyanville (dot com), an Emmy Award-winning, animated, financial media company that he says covers the business “ABC’s to the 401ks.” He also created the humorous characters Boo the Bear and Hoofy the Bull.
Harrison encouraged those business students and others in attendance that the current unsettled economic climate is a reality, but it is also an opportunity.
Failures can help define your capacity, he said.
Jackie Warren-Moore (left) and her daughter Andrea Moore perform together at Metro Lounge
Elizabeth Catlett and Tom Huff (Dr. Kheli Willetts in background)
Printmaker, sculptor Elizabeth Catlett, whose career spans more than 60 years, accepts a gift from Tom Huff, stone sculptor and member of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation during a artist reception for Catlett at the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC).
Hammer on stage with Mary Nelson
During his performance at the New York State Fair on Sunday night, Hammer recognized education activist Mary Nelson. Hammer and the crowd applauded Nelson for giving away thousands of school supplies to city children.
“Excellence reflex is a natural reaction to fix something that isn’t right, or to improve something that could be better. The excellence reflex is rooted in instinct and upbringing, and then constantly honed through awareness, caring and practice.” Danny Meyer
I am saddened by the untimely passing today of J. Alfred Cage, pastor, teacher, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and musician. Pastor Cage was a strong supporter of SIF since I met him in about 2004. Part of his legacy was reminding us all to live full and leave empty.
He will be missed.
Carlemo Anthony visits Wilson Park for Courts for Kids Event in Syracuse
When you’re hot, you’re hot.
A swarm of fans surrounded NBA star Carmelo Anthony when he visited Syracuse’s Wilson Park for a Courts for Kids event yesterday. Anthony was certainly the people’s choice in a group of celebrities that included Hall of Famers, TV personalities, politicians, business personalities and former pro athletes.
The Courts for Kids Program plans to renovate courts in Syracuse, Baltimore, Denver and Puerto Rico. Yesterday’s event was organized in conjunction with the Jim Boeheim Foundation and the Dorsey Levens Foundation.
The format may have changed, but I found images of the some of the great programming that went on at the former Power 106.9 (WPHR-FM)…
