Archive for January, 2015

Week in Review

Sunday, January 25th, 2015
Rev. Bryan N. Massingale

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.

Where do we go from here? Rev. Massingale teaches a little history and how it relates to our current climate.

Game Chaser

Saturday, January 24th, 2015
ESPN announcer and SU grad ('84) Sean McDonough spoke at Newhouse School of Communications on Friday.

ESPN announcer and SU grad (’84) Sean McDonough spoke at Newhouse School of Communications on Friday.

Veteran sports journalist Sean McDonough has covered everything from the Olympics and The Masters to the World Series. On Friday, he advised SU students to get as much practical experience as they could on the Hill and early in their careers. And although he graduated 30 years ago, he still finds himself rooting for SU when they are televised (but not when he’s doing play-by of course).

McDonough called today’s SU v. Miami game with Kara Lawson.

Sitrus Sizzle

Saturday, January 24th, 2015
Vocalist Tamaralee

Vocalist Tamaralee Shutt

Here are some photos from last night’s Sitrus Evening of Jazz at the Sheraton Hotel.  Tamaralee put together a smooth but pretty eclectic group.

Jimmy Goulb

Jimmy Goulb

Matthew Rockwell

Matthew Rockwell

Carl Lovell

Carl Lovell

Syracuse Architectural Digest: Gateway 2.0

Saturday, January 24th, 2015

Seeing the current images of the Clarence Jordan Vision Center gives you an appreciation for concrete dreams, purchase development and letting ideas out.

Step in the Name of Legacy

Friday, January 23rd, 2015
Le Moyne College steppers opened the 2015 Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation last night. The featured speaker was Rev. Bryan N. Massingale

Le Moyne College steppers opened the 2015 Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation last night. The featured speaker was Rev. Bryan N. Massingale

Mentoring Matters

Thursday, January 22nd, 2015
Sensei Bolo (from the Bronx) with Sensei Java (from the 'Cuse)

Sensei Bolo (from the Bronx) recently visited Syracuse’s Excel Martial Arts Training Center to promote El Java Qadir (right) to the position of Renshi, which roughly translates to “polished master.”

Strong Female Lead

Wednesday, January 21st, 2015
Nancy Kelly, the first lady of the Syracuse jazz scene will be a featured artist at this weekend's January Jazz Fest. Below listen to a sample of 12 Bar Blues from last year's gig.

Nancy Kelly, the first lady of the Syracuse jazz scene will be a featured artist at this weekend’s January Jazz Fest. Below listen to a sample of 12 Bar Blues from last year’s gig.

The grace of dialogue (six words or less)

Monday, January 19th, 2015

Journalist Michele Norris was the featured speaker for the 30th Annual Dr. martin Luther King , Jr. Celebration at Syracuse University.


Michele Norris was a great selection for last night’s program at Syracuse University because Dr. King was all about fostering conversations about subjects such as poverty and social justice.

Listen below to hear Norris, joined by the Say What ensemble, read statements from The Race Card Project (some submitted from Syracuse).

Week in Review: Celebrating the Life of a King

Monday, January 19th, 2015
Beverly Okanome gave a dance performance Sunday at SU's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in the Carrier Dome

Dance performance at SU’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in the Carrier Dome

Art of Photography (part 15)

Saturday, January 17th, 2015
Iphone video, Poetry Slam

Capturing the moment, Poetry Slam