Radio Show Interview Archives - Alaiyo Bradshaw Gallery

Metropolitan Jr. Baseball League exposes inner city youths to the sport of baseball

Alaiyo — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 05:46:40 +0000

MJBL-Metropolitan Jr. Baseball League http://www.mjbl.org

Metropolitan Jr. Baseball League exposes minority youths to the sport of baseball. They travel to various cities to compete, learn about the rich history of the location and the offerings of the local black college who hosts the events which includes a symposium made up of professional players, scouts, coaches, commentators, college administrators and more. All giving the kids a valuable educational experience. The goal is to bring baseball back to the inner city.

MJBL has been a client of Alaiyo’s for ten years. See examples of illustrations done for their events in her portfolio section of this website. She am a proud supporter of the organization.

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Parsons Scholars Program

Alaiyo — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 16:51:16 +0000

Nadia Williams is the director of the Parsons Scholars Program. All of the chosen students are from NYC public schools, representing all of the boroughs. At any given point, their students represent about 30 different public schools.

-As an access program, they recognize that the issues that prevent students from pursuing college (and particularly areas such as art and design) are varied.
Some students don’t have art in their high schools. Others have specialized art programs, but don’t have the individualized attention required by the college admissions process. So the Scholar students represent a range of high schools.

-The program views access as twofold. Their students (all from low-income backgrounds and most will be the first in their family to complete college) benefit from the resources of Parsons, the high quality education provided, and their incredible program staff and faculty. And they (Parsons), also benefit greatly from the students’ contributions. The Scholars are NYC residents with insight into how their city works (what works well and what doesn’t), and many with commitment to improving their communities. So their insight is invaluable in an institution that aims to propose positive social changes.

The Parsons Scholars Program recruit 10th graders every fall. More info at http://www.scholars.parsons.edu

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Radio Interview with Dr. Wilmur Leon, Saturday November 15, 2014

Alaiyo — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 06:55:30 +0000

Dr. Leon was someone who found Alaiyo through their mutual connection with MJBL. (See related post for more information on the organization)

The interview will be a great opportunity to talk about her background and approach to art. Alaiyo will also discuss speaking with middle school students to inspire them to pursue their artistic interest as well as the power of art education. The plight of the public schools with a lack of focus on the arts is an important issue Alaiyo will address as well.

The interview will air on Sirius XM channel 126 from 11:00-11:30am.

HERE ARE LINKS TO THE 2 PART INTERVIEW (DOWNLOAD)
PART 1 and PART2

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