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
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
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
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
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.” I Shook Up The World – Muhammad Ali 1942 – 2016 Rest
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
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
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.
“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.” ~ Maya Angelou
Gagosian Gallery had a major exhibition of works by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Featuring over fifty works from public and private collections, the exhibition spans Basquiat’s brief but meteoric career, which ended with his death at the age of twenty-seven. Thirty years after Larry Gagosian first presented his work in Los Angeles, twenty years after the first posthumous
On February 27th, 1943, as the Chicago Defender went to press, writer Langston Hughes had found a literary friend – Jesse B. Semple, whom he fondly called “Simple.” Hughes first met Simple – his prototype, that is – in a Harlem bar. The man invited Hughes to join him and his girlfriend Mary, at their table
Built in Italy. Just arrived from the future. Lamborghini has a history of revolutionary thinking. Whether in terms of design, like the iconic scissor doors. Or in terms of technology such as the V12 engine and carbon fibre technology. Going far beyond what was previously thought possible is just as much a part of the
Norman Woodland, co-creator of the ubiquitous barcode has passed away at the age of 91. The barcode, since its inception has been the inspiration for futurists, designers, conspiracy theorists as well as technologists the world over. When ionCreative designed a new visual language for Vibe magazine the barcode played a prominent role in that communication.
Picasso Black and White is the first exhibition to explore the remarkable use of black and white throughout the Spanish artist’s prolific career. Claiming that color weakens, Pablo Picasso purged it from his work in order to highlight the formal structure and autonomy of form inherent in his art. His repeated minimal palette correlates to his
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