Artist Ian Williams’ Obama, Romney Play-Doh Creations Win Award

Posted on October 16, 2012 by october

A 21-year-old from Rochester, N.Y., has earned the title “Play-Doh Artist of the Year” after creating a pair of timely political sculptures. Ian Williams, who modeled 2012 presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney solely out of Play-Doh, received both an award and a $5,000 tuition stipend from Hasbro, Play-Doh’s parent company. Williams is a …

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Memorable African American Olympic Moments

Posted on July 26, 2012 by october

Muhammad Ali Lights The Torch (1996) Legendary Muhammad Ali’s boxing career took off at the 1960 Games which made him the perfect choice to help us celebrate the 1996 Games by lighting the Olympic flame in Atlanta. Ali’s regal presence despite his battle with Parkinson’s disease shows he will always be a prized fighter.

“Looking Is Harder Than It Looks”

Posted on July 25, 2012July 25, 2012 by october

The South in Black and White: Photographs by Baldwin Lee SPECIAL INTERACTIVE FEATURE! Click here to listen to Mr. Lee telling the stories behind some of his favorite photographs in this exhibition. Picture this: An Asian-American man from New York city is walking through African-American communities in the deep South. He’s carrying an antique-looking wooden …

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Diocese has rare African-American artifacts

Posted on July 25, 2012 by october

  By EMILY MORROW emily.morrow@staugustine.com Click here to see a slideshow of the visit The owners of one of the most extensive collections of African-American culture in the United States got to view Monday a piece of history few have ever seen. Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, owners of the Kinsey Collection, and their son, Khalil, …

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Katherine Jackson Safe With Family Member In Arizona

Posted on July 25, 2012 by october

  By ANTHONY McCARTNEY 07/23/12 12:05 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Katherine Jackson, the mother of Michael Jackson and guardian of his three children, is safe and with a family member in Arizona, authorities said late Sunday, one day after another relative reported her missing. Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Pope said investigators made contact …

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Roberto Parada’s Magazine Illustrations: Homer Simpson, Kobe Bryant, And More, Manipulated To Make A Point (PHOTOS)

Posted on July 25, 2012July 25, 2012 by october

      Mallika Rao mallika.rao@huffingtonpost.com Roberto Parada is a contradiction in terms. A freelance magazine illustrator with clients of various political stripes and subscription numbers (from GQ to The National Review to Associations Now, “the premiere magazine for association executives”), and graduate of Pratt Institute, Parada is that rare thing: a well-known unknown artist. …

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‘Jeffersons’ star Sherman Hemsley dies at 74

Posted on July 24, 2012July 24, 2012 by october

By the CNN Wire Staff updated 9:27 PM EDT, Tue July 24, 2012(CNN) — Sherman Hemsley, who played the brash George Jefferson on “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons,” died Tuesday at age 74, his booking agent said. Hemsley played Jefferson, a wisecracking owner of a dry cleaning business, on “All In the Family” …

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Francia Raisa’s Wardrobe Malfunction At The Teen Choice Awards (PHOTOS)

Posted on July 24, 2012 by october

Gusts of wind happen to the best of us. 23-year-old Francia Raisa, who stars on “The Secret Life Of The American Teenager,” was the latest starlet to face the peril of a gentle breeze at Sunday night’s Teen Choice Awards. Raisa took to the red carpet in a trendy top knot and a short sleeveless …

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Tamara Brady with James E. Holmes in Court

Posted on July 24, 2012 by october

James E. Holmes, left, appears in Arapahoe County District Court, with defense attorney Tamara Brady, right, Monday, July 23, 2012, in Centennial, Colo. Holmes is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder, and could also face additional counts of aggravated assault and weapons violations stemming from a mass shooting on Friday, July 20, in a …

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Park Ave Summer Art fest opens

Posted on August 6, 2011April 25, 2012 by october

Park Ave Summer Art fest opens View works from more than 300 artisans at the Chrysler Park Avenue Summer Art Fest. The event also features entertainment, food and activities from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday on Park Avenue. Admission is free. For details, go to rochesterevents.com. Heritage …

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Women’s Civic Improvement Club celebrating 75 years as anchor in Oak Park Share

Posted on August 5, 2011April 25, 2012 by october

Framed by African American art, 18 local poets celebrated women at the Women’s Civic Improvement Club in Oak Park. The “Poetry and Spoken Word Explosion” on Wednesday night was a fitting tribute to the club – the oldest black women’s organization west of the Mississippi River – as it celebrates 75 years of public service. …

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