We look forward to the Syracuse version of TED, which will take place April 9, 2014 at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. The speakers for the event will be announced March 19.
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Tuesday, March 11th, 2014How Mitzi Became the Boss
Saturday, March 8th, 2014
Author and Jet Magazine editor Mitzi Miller spoke to students at the Newhouse School of Public Communication on Thursday. She discussed how she stewards one of the most recognized black media brands, and keeps it relevant. Miller began her journalism career as an unpaid intern at Honey Magazine.
March is Women’s History Month and we are glad The Newhouse School, under the leadership of Lorraine Branham, continues to invite seasoned publishing professionals to campus. Below Jet Magazine’s Mitzi Miller talks about her start in journalism.
They Came before Crossover
Saturday, March 1st, 2014
Morehouse College Sports and Journalism Program Director Ron Thomas spoke about the genesis of the NBA and how it was integrated during a visit to the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications on Thursday.
Ron Thomas shared stories from his book They Cleared the Lane with SU students and faculty this week. His exhaustive research highlights ballers such as Chuck Cooper, Bucky Lew and Cleo Hill. Thomas, who grew up in Buffalo and went to college in Rochester, is a former NBA beat-writer, turned author and educator. His talk was part of an event produced by Syracuse University’s Sports Media Center.
Thomas also posed one of the most clever sports trivia questions out there: Who was the NBA’s first player? (there’s more than one answer, so read the book)
On Friday, Thomas continued his labor of love by attending a ceremony in West Virginia that featured a tribute to Earl Lloyd.
Throwback Thursday
Thursday, February 27th, 2014
J. Darnell on the set of Holler Back (circa 2003)
Inspiration 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.
Don’t Lose Your Funny
Tuesday, February 18th, 2014
Comedian and television writer Larry Wilmore visited the Newhouse School to discuss his career last week. Wilmore’s resume includes ‘The Facts of Life, ‘In Living Color,’ ‘The Office,’ ‘Sister Sister,’ ‘The Bernie Mac Show,’ and he is currently the senior black correspondent for ‘The Daily Show.’ He was interviewed by SU Professor Charisse L’Pree. In the clip below, Wilmore talks about the ‘Bernie Mac Show’ and the influence of technology.
Stark Raging Memories
Wednesday, February 12th, 2014Every school or college should have the kind of testimony that Jayson Stark gave during a visit to Syracuse with fellow baseball analysts Dan Shulman and Tim Kurkjian. Stark talked about his career path being more than a game of chance.
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).
Duke & The Cuse: Synergy
Monday, February 3rd, 2014After a great weekend of sports, particularly for Syracuse, we forget that before there was a rivalry between SU & Duke, there was collaboration. Coach Boeheim successfully worked with Coach K during the Olympics, and ESPN commentators such as Jay Bilas (Duke grad) worked with SU grads.
Bilas, speaking here during a forum at SU’s Newhouse School, takes time to indirectly show some love to SU’s journalism program.
Flip the Script
Saturday, January 25th, 2014And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days.
ACTS 28:12 (KJV)
James Street
The American Bible Society ranked Syracuse as one of the least Bible-minded cities in the U.S. (#86 out of 100), but before you feel less than blessed remember Acts 28:12.