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The first-floor lobby is a vibrant monument to the life and legacy of Dr. King. A large mural that occupies one of the walls includes photos of and quotes by Dr. King. There also is a large-screen television which plays a curated video of a host of Dr. King’s thought provoking quotes that was specially created just for this building. I designed the timeline mural and tenant pillars with interior designer Terri Haskins of Hackensack. 

This was an utterly monumental tasking an honor to participate in this project, but I must say the message is indeed the medium and Dr. King continues to inspire and guide us after all of these years. It is my hope and ardent desire that all who are in the presence of such an amazing dedication to the life and greatness of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are as inspired by this vibrant monument as we were inspired from conception to fruition.

Named in honor of New Jersey’s first black Congressman, the Essex County Donald M. Payne, Sr. School of Technology is a state-of-the-art facility that ushered in a new era of modern school buildings and technology-based curriculum for our students. What a privilege it was to design the first floor, main hall mural dedicated to the monumental moments in the life and career of Congressman Payne. The objective was to create a vibrant, detailed mural as the centerpiece of the school as a reminder of the legacy and the reasons why the school was named after such a great educator and leader!

This festival combines a celebration of Native American heritage, culture, and art with the diversity of New York City. Spanish, African, Brazilian, and Tibetan cultures celebrating with food, music, and dancing!

A groundbreaking encyclopedic study of Art Deco sculpture from the 1920s and 1930s by Alistair Duncan. This book showcases and puts into historical context a host of sculpted works created in the 1920s and 1930s in the decorative vernacular defined loosely today as “Art Deco.” The works shown demonstrate a broad range of styles and influences: from the chevrons, sunbursts, maidens, fountains, floral abstractions, and ubiquitous biche (doe) of the Parisian geometric style to the crisp, angular patterns of the zig-zag, jazz-age, streamlined aesthetic to which architects were drawn towards 1930.

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Gaston Lachaise, The Peacocks, bronze, 1922.

What an adventure and an unforgettable 13.1 miles in Brooklyn! On Saturday May 20, 2017, the largest half-marathon in the country ran through the eclectic borough of Brooklyn, and a 13.1-mile party exploded on the streets. I had an amazing experience and was able to complete the 1/2 marathon in just under 2 hours for a time of 1:56. Hello Brooklyn, How Ya Doin???????

With skill, talent, a lot of pain and amazing humor, he won each battle. He fought for his beliefs, earning the respect and admiration of millions the world round. Living the spirit of his name, he was truly Muhammad Ali: “One Who Is Worthy of Praise.”

Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs.

King became a civil rights activist early in his career. He led the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott and helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in 1957, serving as its first president. With the SCLC, King led an unsuccessful 1962 struggle against segregation in Albany, Georgia (the Albany Movement), and helped organize the 1963 nonviolent protests in Birmingham, Alabama. King also helped to organize the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. There, he established his reputation as one of the greatest orators in American history.

“Almost always the creative, dedicated minority has made the world better.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr.

Miles Davis (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. Widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Miles Davis was, together with his musical groups, at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music, including bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz , and jazz fusion.

“Sometimes you have to play a long time to be able to play like yourself.” ~ Miles Davis

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence therefore is not an act, but a habit. Ip Man, also known as Yip Man, and also Yip Kai-man, a Wing Chun martial artist. He had several students who later became martial arts masters in their own right, including Bruce Lee.