Kareemah Scurry, a Johnson City artist, has completed her vision for the children (including her own) at Floral Ave. Park. She calls her mural "Environmental Superheroes" and represents superheroes of all cultures. "The figure on the left is dreaming about how to take care of the Park," explained Kareemah. "One Superhero controls the weather; the Superboy … [Read more...] about Superheroes Painted at Floral Ave. Park
Mural Mapping at LUMA
A new feature of LUMA is "Mural Mapping" will project still images by local artists onto the Atomic Tom's building on State St. Nineteen images will be projected in a loop on both Friday and Saturday Sept. 7-8th 9 pm to midnight; each will create a temporary mural for about two minutes. The originals will be on display at the Cooperative Gallery 213 State … [Read more...] about Mural Mapping at LUMA
‘Night Children’ Mural Installed by DPA
"Night Children" a new mural by Susan Champeny was installed on the back of the bath building at Floral Ave. Park in Johnson City by the Dept. of Public Art. "I think we have painted every square inch possible at the Floral Ave. Park," commented Peg Johnston of DPA. "And more importantly, we have given the park and the children who use it some positive … [Read more...] about ‘Night Children’ Mural Installed by DPA
Art of Binghamton Sept & Oct.
Art of Binghamton is a premiere gallery experience showcasing various mediums of artwork from acrylic paintings to photography, all created by local artists. Each piece is a unique representation of Binghamton's past, present, and future vision, with the artists' pride and love for their hometown reflected in their work. This show features an eclectic group … [Read more...] about Art of Binghamton Sept & Oct.
Feminist History in the Binghamton area
The Binghamton Women’s Center was founded in 1973 and exists to the present in the form of the Center for Gender, Art, and Culture. In its earliest iteration, the Women’s Center was a multi issue organization with community meetings and a loose committee structure to address issues such as sexual assault, abortion, divorce and displaced homemakers, lesbian … [Read more...] about Feminist History in the Binghamton area
PLOT Leads Protest of Police Treatment of Teens
PLOT (Progessive Leaders of Tomorrow) held a March and Rally to Protest the August 11th incident involving two black teenagers near Rec Park in Binghamton. About 150- 200 people attended chanting "Use Your Body. Use Your Privilege." Kymel Yard, PLOT speaker explained, "We each may have some privilege, as a male, or white... and we need to use that privilege … [Read more...] about PLOT Leads Protest of Police Treatment of Teens
The A.C.A. is a paper tiger, we need Single Payer Health Care
The Affordable Care Act was an improvement in a totally broken national health care system. Among other benefits, it increased access for millions through the expanded Medicaid program. It prevented the denial of coverage due to pre-existing medical conditions. However, it was a “band-aid”. We need a real solution. We need universal health care … [Read more...] about The A.C.A. is a paper tiger, we need Single Payer Health Care
Tiniest Teachers offer the Greatest Lesson
It took me by surprise. I couldn’t see the value of the forest due to the matter of the trees. Recently I’ve been getting compassion fatigue taking a nursing home resident to church with me. I’ve been feeling helpful, and she would always voice her gratitude as we left services, but I couldn’t shake the … [Read more...] about Tiniest Teachers offer the Greatest Lesson
Organizing – Let’s try a little tenderness
Maya Angelou – It is almost impossible to grow up. Most people just get older. Rancor for the ‘other’ has been an effective tool of the Right to mobilize supporters. Many adults, harboring unresolved anger and mistrust look to strong-man saviors. Exploiting fear, these “saviors” maintain most in socio-economic stress and … [Read more...] about Organizing – Let’s try a little tenderness
Nonviolent resistance twice as effective as war
I financially support and post pieces on independent media, because I believe mainstream media is part of how militarism remains entrenched in our society. So when I learned from a recent presentation by Kevin Martin, President of Peace Action National, that The Washington Post published January 18, 2016 an … [Read more...] about Nonviolent resistance twice as effective as war
