A dear friend and mentor, Mr. Steptoe posing at the 25th African American Children’s book fair with his new book, Radiant Child: The Life and Story of Jean-Michel Basquiat, which is the winner of the 2017 Randolph Caldecott Medal and of the 2017 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.
Congratulations Javaka!
Sister Kira and her husband, Brother Casey, during the Women’s Conference.
How come the ‘ Gluten Free’ message is put on every item wheat is usually not found? Like, a can of Tomatoes?
‘She’s a friendly dog’
Yeah, I see. How can I get it to back up so I can take a better photo?
‘Yessi, Yessi! Come girl!’ Oh, she also doesn’t listen.
I see. Never mind, this photo will do!
Congressman Serrano has been a member of the United States House of Representatives since 1970. He has basically been representing the Bronx for around 40 plus years.
In his words, he has been in congress since 1974. ‘I’ve been around longer than Buckner [Blvd] was around..I am the longest democratic politician for the Bronx. When I got elected, Nixon was president and Brennan was mayor”.
During his time in office, he created a relationship with the Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center.
He is posing with staff and family of the Mary Mitchell: Izzy with his daughter, Veronica, My sister April, Me, Congressman Serrano, Ms. Josefina, & her twin sister, Ms. Yolanda.
It hides the larger issue of inequality in education…
Source: Focusing on the ‘Word Gap’ Is Harmful to Poor Students
A colleague and friend, Ocean, who comes to Mary Mitchell with a beautiful spirit and warm heart. I love her outfits and was glad she let me take some photos of her! A mix of modesty and vintage.
