Brooklyn photographers Akintola Hanif and Jamel Shabazz display work depicting the lives of America’s neglected in new exhibit
Brooklyn, NY – March 3, 2007 – The Gallery at Harriet’s Alter Ego hosts MORE FEAR: The Final Call, a visual diary of the finest and most nadir moments of a people neglected, featuring work by Brooklyn photographers Akintola Hanif and Jamel Shabazz. The show will run from April 8 - May 4, 2007 with an opening reception on Sunday, April 8, from 3:00PM – 6:00PM. Read More
Armed with musical influences that range from Megadeth, Aceyalone, Stanley Clarke and Funkadelic, G*A*M*E Rebellion isn’t preparing to take over the musical revolution-they have already taken it hostage. Powerful, hard and ready, G*A*M*E Rebellion is rewriting the regime to good music. Read More
September exhibit coincides with Spring 2007 Fashion Week events
Brooklyn, NY – The Gallery at Harriet’s Alter Ego will kick-off the Spring 2007 Fashion Week event season with the opening of the new exhibit, “Art ReFashioned”. Focusing on the use of fashion and style as an art form, the exhibit will showcase work from apparel and accessory designers as well as visual artists. Read More
After a successful first year, UNICEF’s electronic greetings service, available online at www.unicef-shop.com, has undergone several improvements for this holiday season.
Originally launched in December 2005, the service allows individuals and businesses in nine countries around the globe to send virtual cards to friends, family members, clients and customers, while making a donation to support UNICEF’s programmes for children.
And because the e-greetings are sent instantly, they are ideal for last-minute holiday wishes.
‘Flexible and easier to use’
Currently available to UNICEF supporters in Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, the newly redesigned site offers a fresh look with a simpler process for choosing and sending cards.
Also implemented with the redesign were several new options for payment. Purchases can now be made using direct debit, credit cards, online bank transfers or integrated payment gateways in specified countries.
“We wanted to make the site more flexible and easier to use,” says UNICEF e-greetings project leader Roger Keczkes.
Humanitarian appeal
Available in a wide variety of interactive designs, the e-greetings feature music and animations appropriate for many different occasions including Christmas, Hanukkah and birthdays. After personalizing their card, users pay a low minimum fee per recipient with the option to specify a larger amount for donation to UNICEF.
Through another new feature entitled ‘What the money buys’, users of the service are also able to see real examples of how UNICEF puts their money to work in two vital areas: emergency situations, where help is immediately needed, and ongoing programmes, which focus on child survival, child protection, education for all and support for children affected by HIV/AIDS.
While the project has already been a rewarding endeavour for UNICEF, further improvements are in the works with FullSIX London, the agency responsible for developing the e-greetings site under the guidance of UNICEF Director of Sales and Marketing Giuseppe Fusco.
“Our future plans will further enhance the service and make it more enjoyable for everyone,” says Mr. Keczkes.
This story was originally published 20 December 2006 on UNICEF global website.
Five months after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake devastated parts of Central Java, Indonesia, UNICEF and its partners are giving hope to many of the survivors.
The recovery and rebuilding assistance under way in the quake zone has helped villagers to recapture some sense of normalcy.
UNICEF has helped open child centres for thousands of young people affected by the quake. The centres, which offer trauma counselling and safe recreation facilities, are a place for children to play, meet friends and heal in the aftermath of the disaster.
“I play soccer, do some colouring and like to draw mountain landscapes,” says Tita, 11, a child at one of the centres.
Safe water sources
With the assistance of local partners, UNICEF also has worked to clean wells, latrines and septic tanks in earthquake-affected areas. So far, more than 20,000 wells and 13,000 latrines have been restored in the region.
Ati Suwarno, 80, lives in Candi, a quiet village north of the devastated city of Yogyakarta. Her home was one of the 300,000 flattened in the massive tremor, and the walls of her well collapsed. Unfortunately, it has not yet been repaired.
“The water is not clean enough for drinking,” says Ms. Suwarno. “We only use it to wash clothes and take a bath. What can I do? It’s the only water source I have.”
Working in close collaboration with trained volunteers and other agencies in the Yogyakarta area, UNICEF plans to continue its efforts to provide safe water and sanitation, and to help rebuild the lives of vulnerable children and families.
This story was originally published 30 October 2006 on UNICEF global website.
Isaiah Lakes
Many performers can capture the attention of an audience - only a few can actually mesmerize a crowd. Meet Liza Garza - a Flint, Michigan native, whose love affair with music and words is helping to raise hip-hop’s next generation. Read More
Freedom or Everybody Dies is a 5-minute mixed media short that blends photography, video and music to tell the real story of hip-hop’s present generation. Focusing on the subculture that takes place in many of America’s inner cities, Freedom or Everybody Dies is comprised of still photos and video footage synchronized to a score that highlights the intensity of the images.
Shot in and around the now defunct Arcadian Gardens, a subsidized housing project in East Orange, New Jersey, the short fi lm gives a glimpse into the lives of the children and young adults who lived there. With B.L.O.O.D. red as the backdrop, director Akintola Hanif presents a very real image of the gang presence and culture within “The Bity”, as Arcadian Gardens is known to it’s former residents.
Download the full article: Freedom or Everybody Dies Synopsis (.pdf)
Client: Akintola Hanif
Date: Spring 2006