Introduction to the black side.............

For a while I have been concerned that the black side of life and design here in the city of boston gets overlooked. In a city that is 51% minority with a Black Governor, why do we have to work so hard to know about all the exciting things that are happening in the city? Therefore the goal of this blog is to pass along information about events, activities, job opportunities and restaurant reviews from a minority perspective. The Black side or hidden side of life and design here in Boston is the scope of what you will find in the posts. And some occasional commentary will also make its way to the web. Enjoy!


Thursday, April 9, 2009

Fwd: NINE DAYS TILL Artists For Humanity's Greatest Party on Earth



Jay A. Lee, AIA, NOMA
eelaj@aol.com 617-669-2486

even small changes have a big impact


-----Original Message-----
From: Susan Rodgerson <srodgerson@afhboston.com>
To: eelaj@aol.com
Sent: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 12:19 pm
Subject: NINE DAYS TILL Artists For Humanity's Greatest Party on Earth

Hello there!

If you haven't purchased your tickets, for this year's Greatest Party on Earth, now is the time. Check out our updated event web site.

Not convinced?

Let your imagination taste the out-of-this-world delectables being prepared by a veritable who's who of Boston's booming culinary scene.

Then consider the art at the Greatest Party on Earth! Works created by youth from each of Artists For Humanity's studios are for sale with up to 50% going to the teen artist: featuring large scale paintings of endangered trees from around the globe and a multi-media exhibit of "Change Makers" from Gandhi to Goodall. And, of course, our fantastic collection of photographs, t-shirts, and hand-painted totes. And wait till you see the "global seating" a collaboration of Merida and our Sculpture studio.

And then there is the non-stop "over the moon" entertainment. Booty Vortex, Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band, and back by POPULAR DEMAND Ten31 Productions and Samba Tremeterra! The EpiCenter will be the place to be on April 18th.

Tickets are selling quickly. Our supporters at the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, and TV-38 have been getting the word out. Lead sponsors Sun Life Financial and Robert Beal are bringing a strong contingent to celebrate our youth, their art, and our planet. We just need you!

SO...do not delay, get your tickets now!

Susan Rodgerson
Artists For Humanity Executive/Artistic Director


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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Fwd: Scholarship information: Syracuse has 10 full ride scholarhips



 
----- Original Message -----
From: Dan Rivers
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 2:38 PM
Subject: FW: Scholarship information: Syracuse has 10 full ride scholarhips

Men,
 
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY HAS 10 FULL RIDES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN AND WOMEN
Syracuse University has 10 Full Rides for African American Men and Women Interested in Studying Architecture.  Mark Robbins, Dean of Syracuse University's School of Architecture is desperately seeking young men and women  of color interested in pursuing a five year professional degree in  Architecture. He says he's deeply committed to bringing diversity to his field  and has scholarship money set aside to fully cover education costs for 10  students. He says that Hispanic enrollment in the school has increased  substantially, but it's been harder to attract African Americans. Syracuse University 's School of Architecture has a great reputation and this seems like a terrific opportunity, so please pass this on to everyone you know.
Contact: Mark Robbins, Dean, School  of Architecture 315-443- 2255, robbinsm@syr.edu
 
Much Thanks to Bill Pankey for making us aware of this opportunity.
 
Dan River  


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Fwd: BAC Summer Academy scholarship opportunities for diverse High School students



Jay A. Lee, AIA, NOMA
eelaj@aol.com 617-669-2486

even small changes have a big impact


-----Original Message-----
From: Cedric Sinclair <cedric.sinclair@the-bac.edu>
To: cedric.sinclair@the-bac.edu
Sent: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 5:45 pm
Subject: BAC Summer Academy scholarship opportunities for diverse High School students

This is a great summer program and scholarship opportunity for any young people in grades 10, 11, & 12 who may have an interest in Architecture or design.  The diversity scholarship recipients are then eligible to apply for a diversity scholarship to our degree program.  Please share this info and let me know if you have any young people who are interested.  Links to the scholarships and applications are below.
 
-Ced
 
BAC Summer Academy
Design exploration for high school students at the Boston Architectural College
 
Dear Community Leader / Educator,
 
Offered since 1973, BAC Summer Academy is a design exploration program for high school students entering grades 10 or higher. Your students will benefit from learning about the design field from design professionals and educators at the Boston Architectural College. Please pass this information on to your colleagues and students whom you think will be interested in this valuable career exploration program.
 
BAC Summer Academy emphasizes Basic Design Fundamentals, Visual Communication, Verbal Communication, and Professional Standards. Its curriculum is aligned to the MA Curriculum Frameworks for Arts and allows students to make connections with the world of design and other disciplines.
 
During BAC Summer Academy, students experience the field of design through creative hands-on projects, interactive learning, and educational field trips throughout Boston and to professional design firms. Challenged to think critically and communicate their design ideas to others, students contribute to discussions and begin to understand the impact of design around them. Through individual and collaborative projects, students experience the design process, assessing and revising design proposals. Upon completion of the program, students have new work to include in their portfolio for college application, and a stronger sense of whether to pursue a design career.
 
BAC Summer Academy 2009 will take place from July 6th - 31st (M-F, 9:00am - 12:30pm). Enrollment is first-come, first-served and tuition includes materials for the program. Multiple scholarships are available based on financial need as well as through the Houseman/Kirkham Fund established to promote diversity in the design professions. The scholarship deadline is Friday, May 1st.
 
For program information and application details, please visit www.the-bac.edu/summer or contact us at 617.585.0101 / summer@the-bac.edu. 
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BosNoma April Meeting - Tuesday April 14th


Hello Everyone-
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday April 14th at the office of TRO/JungBrannen.  The meeting will begin at 6:30pm.  Our primary focus of discussion will be planning for the 2010 conference. 
We will also have a special guest as we will be joined by our President, Barack Obama.  Just kidding.  I wanted to see if you where paying attention.  Barack Obama will not be there!!! 
But our President Steve Lewis will be, so I hope you all can make it. 
If any one has anything they would like put on the agenda please get it to me by 5 pm this Friday.
Thanks, and I look forward to seeing you all next week.
-Andre
 
Andre A. Vega, AIA, NOMA
Senior Associate
 
Concord Architects, PC
45 Winthrop Street
Concord, MA 01742
 
P: (978) 318-3979
E: andre@concordarchitects.com
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Fwd: Career Opportunities at YWCA Boston 

Please forward this to anyone who might be interested.
 
 From: Larry Seamans [mailto:lseamans@ywcaboston.org]
 Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 6:22 PM
 To: Larry Seamans
 Subject: Career Opportunities at YWCA Boston
 
 As part of its strategic planning, YWCA Boston has been realigning its
 programs to best meet its mission of eliminating racism and empowering
 women.  Current programs are being refocused and others added as the
 organization strives to increase its community impact. YWCA Boston is
 undertaking a significant talent search for junior and senior  program
 professionals to implement these initiatives.  As a valued supporter of the
 YWCA's mission, we ask you to please share the job posting below with any
 high-caliber individuals whom you believe could make a significant
 contribution to our mission and community. Thank you.
 ------------------------------------------------
 
       YWCA Boston – America's first – is seeking top-notch, experienced
       health education and diversity professionals at all  levels to
       dramatically enhance and expand its mission of eliminating racism and
       empowering women.  Specifically, the organization seeks to further
       its efforts t o reduce health disparities among low-income women and
       girls of color, and to expand community-based programs  to increase
       Boston's civic engagement on race and ethnic relations.
 
       Interested staff-level candidates must have a bachelor's degree and
       three to five years of direct women's community health education,
       diversity and/or volunteer and community organizing project
       experience.  Social media and multi-lingual skills preferred.
       Managerial candidates must have ten or more years of successful
       personnel, volunteer, program and fund management experience in
       growing women's health education and/or inter-racial
       community-building.  Master's degree preferred.
 
       All candidates must have the passion and drive to be part of a
       multi-cultural, fast-paced, disciplined, efforts-to-outcomes-oriented
       team.  Data management skills are essential.  Send a cover letter,
       salary requirements and a resume to jobs@ywcaboston.org.
 
       Principals, only.  No phone calls, please.  Compensation includes
       salary commensurate with experience, generous vacation benefits, and
       health and retirement benefits. YWCA Boston is an equal opportunity
       employer. Diverse candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
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