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Saturday, June 6th, 2015
A great day for a duck race: Syracuse Inner Harbor
Louisville, KY may have the Derby, but in Syracuse we have the Duck Race.
Here are some photographs from today’s 13th Annual Duck Race to end Racism, sponsored by Interfaith Works. The event took place at the Inner Harbor Pavilion; the race started at the Kirkpatrick entrance of Onondaga Creek.
Media personality George Kilpatrick (center) leads the crowd in a Wobble dance in the Harbor Pavilion before the duck race.
Student intern Abiba Salahou (left) and Mercy Works, Inc. Program Director Gina Rivers enjoy the festivities before the duck race.
After a week of non-stop promotional appearances, Quackers catches a well-deserved break.
Ducks in a row: Inner Harbor (flowing against a strong wind from the northwest)
Tags:13TH ANNUAL DUCK RACE TO END RACISM, 2015, Duck Race, Interfaith Works, Onondaga Creek, Syracuse, Syracuse Inner Harbor
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Friday, June 5th, 2015
Dr. Boyce Watkins
Listen below to some of Dr. Boyce’s comments about Syracuse, his differential diagnosis for future progress, and a prescription for leaders to replenish.
Tags:2015, Bridging the Gap, Dr. Boyce Watkins, leadership, Politics, Southside Academy, Syracuse, The People's Scholar
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Saturday, February 28th, 2015
The event began with a dance performance by the Young & Talented group.
Here are some photos from the Syracuse City School District’s 12th Annual African-American panel discussion, which was held at Edward Smith (K-8) School. The theme of this year’s event was “Political Action for Education and Social Change.”
During the ceremony,Darlene Dow from United States Post Office unveiled the commemorative stamp featuring architect Robert Robinson Taylor.
Syracuse Common Councilor Khalid Bey talked about his transition from college athletics to working in government.
Newly appointed School Board Commissioner Mark Muhammad, a professor at Onondaga Community College told students he has high expectations for all SCSD children and he wants to increase graduation (rates) by continued participation in education.
Evelyn Carter, Consumer Affairs Manager for Wegmans, talked about the “Let’s Move” Initiative and the importance of healthy food choices.
Ed Smith School 5th grader Jabari Diggs (center) turned on his news anchor voice while asking SU Professor Paula Johnson a question during the panel.
On the front row dancers anxiously awaited their turn to perform in the finale.
Tags:Black History Month, Dance, Ed Smith School, Education, Evelyn Carter, Jabari Diggs, Kalid Bey, Let's Move Initiative, Min. Mark Muhammad, Paula Johnson, Robert Robinson Taylor, SCSD, Wegmans
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Friday, February 6th, 2015
Dr. Umar Johnson, author, educator and descendant of Frederick Douglass
Dr. Umar will speak at the Frank E. Merriweather Library in Buffalo this afternoon, and on Sunday in Virginia Beach.
Tags:2015, Black History Month, Buffalo, Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Umar Johnson, Education, FDMG Leadership Academy, Frederick Douglass, Syracuse University
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Sunday, January 25th, 2015
Rep. John Katko (R) held a local swearing-in ceremony at Syracuse Stage yesterday. He decided to have a local ceremony because his parents were unable to make the trip to Washington earlier this month, viagra according to his spokesman. Judge Norman Mordue administered the oath. Rep. Katko’s choice of venue shows the increasing influence for the Corridor area, which unites the crossroads of I81, Downtown and the Ed/Med complex. His committee assignments are Homeland Security and Transportation Infrastructure.
Tags:114th Congress, 2015, 24th Congressional District, Connective Corridor, East Genesee Street, House Homeland Security Committee, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee., John Katko, Judge Mordue, Midtown, Syracuse Stage
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Sunday, January 25th, 2015
Rev. Bryan N. Massingale
Rev. Bryan N. Massingale of Marquette University spoke at Le Moyne College’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation earlier this week. During his lecture, titled “A View from the Mountaintop,” he talked about racism as a soul sickness and how King’s fiery rhetoric still rings relevant today, especially as it relates to social justice.
Where do we go from here? Rev. Massingale teaches a little history and how it relates to our current climate.
Tags:2015, Dr. Martin Luther King, Le Moyne College, Rev. Bryan N. Massingale, Social Justice, Syracuse, Week in Review
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