Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2021 . Highlight of Summer 2021 . Like most of us I too am looking forward to leaving 2021 behind. It was another year of Covid to contend with not to mention the economic, social and political turmoil its caused. For a moment though on August 18th, 2021, a mid … Read more
Text by Ted Kawalerski, Copyright 2021 . James McLeod: That Vitiligo Guy . When I walked through the doors, I immediately heard this supersonic voice above the constant noise of gym rats working out. It was really crowded so I couldn’t immediately pick out the source. After hitting the locker room, I was ready to … Read more
Ted Kawalerski: Interview . TW: Let’s start from the beginning. You graduated from a jesuit college in Buffalo, New York with a degree in English. What drew you to major in English early on in life? TK: I graduated from Canisius College in Buffalo, NY in 1970 and I received a BA in English. … Read more
Text and Photography by Aliana Ho, Copyright 2021 . Love Letters . In approaching this assignment, I was drawn to the idea of creating space for reflection. In my own personal reflection on this course and the content I’ve produced, I’ve noticed recurring themes associated with the global pandemic. This pandemic, so deeply ingrained … Read more
Photography, Video and Text by Aliana Ho, Copyright 2021 . Unity at the Initiative . Friday March 12th, 2021, we piled into my car and set for Vine Street. Through social media postings and online publications, we had heard about the Asian Arts Initiative’s exhibit, Unity at the Initiative. Dedicated to providing spaces and greater … Read more