Celebrating Our Differences
July 23, 2017 Susan Wylie for James Robinson Searching lifelong for love’s best man Deep the love, deep the life Deep the touch of two becoming one, Far becoming near Stranger in a strange land Swapping cell for cell Transforming Now familiar in a family land…
“My son. Don’t compare yourself with other boys. You are different.” Dear Dad, I would like you to know that Everything you wanted to say but couldn’t; Every tear you cried behind closed doors; Every call you never picked up because you couldn’t; Every thought that you had…
“Melting Arctic”* Oil and Encaustic on Wood 24” x 18” x 1.5” 2016 Alex Wilhite, MFA The film, Muscle Shoals, blames the Singing River for attracting and enhancing the talented artists to the Shoals area. Tuscumbia AL, in the Shoals, was the birthplace of artist, philosopher, and activist,…
My 40+ year old baby cousin, Deanna, has been singing since she was 3; at least that was when I first experienced her singing, “I’m a Lion” from The Wiz. Since then, I have cried every time I hear her voice. It takes my breath away. Living away…
The mirror and I, gaze with steady intent into each other’s eyes, Both of us begin grinning foolishly, as we simultaneously realize, That the world is our oyster, and no one can stop us, except us. No matter the odds or obstacles, we will smash them to dust….
June 13, 2017 – Working intuitively…is this a series? Pinning things together. The most interesting things are the antique, hand embroidered “caps”. Working like I used to listening to a movie or a recorded book or performance. Tonight, it’s the “Hidden Figures” DVD that I just purchased. Slowly…
I met the brilliance of Anna Arnold several years ago, coveting one of her vibrant pieces of work, her Madonna and Child. Clevelanders have been fortunate enough to be graced by the illumination of her work through city murals, paintings, masks, and the many mediums this artist employs…
There Is a Divine Force within you. Since the day you drew your first breath, He was there. From the time you took your first step, He has held you upright. Since the first time you realized how powerful you are, He was present. When you cried, He…
A young Brazilian pursues a Muay Thai career at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. – Bernie Basley Bernie loves to take pictures. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in TV Production from Columbia College Chicago, but now lives in Bangkok, Thailand. Bernie has worked extensively in TV production including ABC…
…Asha Iman believes that it is vital to connect and work with the people within her community… to use her passion for film to document the stories of inspiring youths who do exceptional work in and out of their communities. Kia Benion discusses her journey from being a…