Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch is the first survey of quilt-based works by the New York-based interdisciplinary artist. The solo show features over 60 quilt-based works by the artist that seamlessly weave American history into a broader context of global traditions and styles.
For over two decades, Biggers has been developing a singular body of work that is deeply informed by African American history and traditions, and sustains a rich dialog with contemporary art on a national and international level, referencing urban culture, the body, sacred geometry, and American symbolism.
The title of the Bronx Museum exhibition, Codeswitch, refers to both the artists’ quilt series known as the Codex series and to the idea of code-switching itself, or shifting from one linguistic code to another depending on the social context. The Codex series includes mixed media paintings and sculptures done directly on or made from pre-1900 antique quilts. This process, like linguistic code-switching, recognizes language plurality, as the quilts signal their original creator’s intent as well as the new layers of meaning given to them through Biggers’s artistic intervention.
In 2009, Biggers was commissioned by Hidden City Philadelphia, a month-long cultural project, to produce a work for the Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, a stop on the Underground Railroad. As Biggers began to research the history of the Underground Railroad, he was intrigued by the long debated historical narrative that quilts doubled as signposts…
MORE ARTICLES
BCA Artist Registry: Create Your Profile Today
The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is pleased toCalls On Governor Cuomo To Extend Eviction Moratorium Indefinitely
The Legal Aid Society called on New York State Governor AndrewFace Mask & Hand Sanitizer Distribution Event
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. will host today aNew York Attorney General James Files Lawsuit To Dissolve NRA
New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed a lawsuitEfforts To Supersede Mayor de Blasio’s Proposal For Blended Learning In High Schools
Student leaders representing 40,601 NYC public high schoolers spearhead effortVictory Against Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule
New York Attorney General Letitia James yesterday secured another majorIMMIGRATION
NEWS
Victory Against Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule
New York Attorney General Letitia James yesterday secured another major victory for immigrants across New York and the rest of the nation in her lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule. Attorney General James led a coalition — that includes three states and…
Support For Families Of Immigrant New Yorkers Who Fell Victims To The Coronavirus
Mayor de Blasio announced today that the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City has reached its goal of $1.5 million to launch the Immigrant COVID-19 Burial Assistance Program. With funding support from SOMOS Community Care, Robin Hood, Trinity Church Wall Street, and Amalgamated…
Response To President Trump’s Proclamation Banning Issuance Of New Green Cards
New York Attorney General Letitia James tonight released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation that halts the issuance of green cards to immigrants for at least 60 days, citing the economic fallout of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and…
POLITICS
NEWS
Victory Against Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule
HEALTH
NEWS
Do You Have A Plan To Reduce Stress In Your Golden Years?
By Jonas BronckBronx Officials Distribute Food & PPE At River Park Towers
By Jonas BronckMTA Installs Social Distancing Decals To Help Protect Workforce
By Jonas BronckREAL ESTATE
NEWS
Do You Have A Plan To Reduce Stress In Your Golden Years?
By Jonas BronckCalls On Governor Cuomo To Extend Eviction Moratorium Indefinitely
By Jonas BronckNew York City Locks In Affordability For Approximately 75,000 New Yorkers In FY 2020
By Jonas BronckCalls On Cuomo To Extend Eviction Moratorium Immediately To Save 14,000 NYC Families
By Jonas Bronck14,000 New York City Households Face Likely Eviction As Statewide Moratorium Nears Expiration
By Jonas BronckNew York City Launches No-Penalty Sign, Deck, Porch & Retaining Wall Inspections
By Jonas Bronck
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that the City financed 30,023 affordable homes this past fiscal year, including a record 23,520 homes preserved and 6,503 new construction units. FY 2020 also marked a record level of affordable homeownership investment, with 16,223 homeownership units.
“New Yorkers will rely on safe, affordable housing more than ever as we continue our fight against COVID-19,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “Our efforts to finance and preserve affordable options for low-income New Yorkers will help our most vulnerable neighbors remain stable and healthy in the months to come – and help us emerge from this crisis a fairer, better city.”
“The pandemic has made us see even more clearly what housing means for communities, public health and the future of New York City. The city’s recovery depends on our ability to keep people in their homes and stretch our dollars further to build and preserve even more affordable housing in these challenging times. We are committed to that goal, and working hard to target new tools and resources to address the need for…
ENVIRONMENT
NEWS
Hurricane Isaias Monitored For Potential Impacts To NYC Early Next Week
By Jonas BronckEco-Friendly Laundromat In Brooklyn Carries On Amid Pandemic
By Jonas BronckNew York State Poised To Ban Use Of Glyphosate On State Land
By Jonas BronckCRIME
& PUNISHMENT
Angela Aberdeen, 75, Missing
By Jonas BronckKimberly Medina, 17, Missing
By Jonas BronckHelp Identify A Robbery Suspect
By Jonas BronckHelp Identify An Assault Duo
By Jonas BronckHelp Identify A Robbery Suspect
By Jonas BronckHelp Identify A Grand Larceny Suspect
By Jonas BronckINFRASTRUCTURE
NEWS
NOTABLE
PERSONS
Lorraine Currelley Honored By The National Beat Poetry Foundatuon
Lorraine Currelley, Executive Director for the Bronx Book Fair and Poets Network & Exchange is the State of New York Bronx Beat Poet Laureate 2020-2022. The award was bestowed by the National Beat Poetry Foundation.
Lorraine Currelley is a poet, spoken word artist, writer, pearls of wisdom storyteller and educator. She is the Executive Director for…
Jharrel Jerome Wins Emmy
The Exonerated Five were shown giving a standing ovation during Sunday night’s Emmy Awards ceremony after Bronx-born Jharrel Jerome took home the award for lead actor in a limited series for When They See Us.
The four-part Netflix series explores the true story of five Black and Latino teenagers from Harlem who were coerced into confessing to a rape they did not commit…
Editorial
You should know that “Everything Has Its End” is a (Salsa) tune, made famous and sung by the late, great, Puerto Rican salsa singer Héctor Juan Pérez Martínez, better known as Héctor Lavoe. This song hints at the fact that all things, good or bad, do not last forever. Everything has its end!
My beloved reader, I have taken this famous tune, not only because its fantastic lyrics, but because it is true to life, that everything has its finality. So, I chose its theme to inform you of my official decision.
After an in-depth analysis of my life as a public servant for many years, I perused through those years and my trajectory of accomplishments on behalf of serving my community and they are as follows:
1. When the Bronx was burning and everything was in ruins, abandoned, when hopelessness seemed to be the norm, and the Bronx was compared to post WW2 Germany, I remained and decided to make a difference. Here is a list of some of those projects that helped in the revitalization of the Bronx.
a) The Rev. Ruben Diaz Plaza Housing Complex located at the corner of 163rd Street and James Polite.
b) Rev. Ruben Diaz Apartments located on Westchester Avenue, between Intervale Ave. and Kelly street.
c) The first transportation program for the frail elderly and people with disabilities: The South Bronx Senior Transportation Network, located at 910 E. 172nd Street.
d) Three (3) Centers serving various vital programs for the elderly: Casa Boricua, located at 172nd Street, corner of Southern Boulevard, The Millbrook and Betances Senior Citizen Centers, both located on St. Ann’s Avenue.
e) The creation of the Home Attendant program, The Christian Community In Action, Inc. This program provided 1,300 jobs. It employed a large immigrant population from the Dominican and Honduran communities. This was at a time, when they were not well received in New York. This program served more than 1,400 disabled and frail elderly people. This program also employed 28 people in administrative positions.
f) The Christian Community Ambulette Transportation Program. Located at 910 E. 172nd Street, Bronx. This program served the sick and disabled transporting them to…
ART
NEWS
EDUCATION
NEWS
NASA STEM Stars Program Will Feature Bronx Scientist & Educator Alejandro Mundo
With great joy and enthusiasm, a Latino Bronx teacher and associate NASA researcher will be featured at the NASA STEM Stars En Español program next week, making it the first time in the talk show’s history to have a NASA guest involved…
Efforts To Supersede Mayor de Blasio’s Proposal For Blended Learning In High Schools
Student leaders representing 40,601 NYC public high schoolers spearhead effort to supersede Mayor de Blasio’s dangerous proposal for blended learning in high schools.
The letter, signed by students, parents, teachers, and alumni, highlights the widespread opposition among New Yorkers…
Student Loan Debt Highlighted As A Major Factor In Racial Wealth Gap
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced the release of a report titled “Unequal Burden: Black Borrowers and the Student Loan Debt Crisis.” The…
Benefits Of Using Academic Writing Services
With the increase in demand for professional writing, academic writing services have created a business that caters to it. The success of the business is a sign that there is a market that is satisfied with the business model. Therefore, this essay…
ENTERTAINMENT
REEL
Free Online Summer Music Program For Bronx Children & Teens
Why People Lie About Enjoying Gambling?
Greatest NFL Moments Of All Time
The Best Of The Bronx Summer Concert Series
Hard Lessons Necessitate Hard Decisions
Virtual Bronx Fireworks Extravaganza
Grand Central Terminal Welcomes Visitors Back With New Spotify Channel & Live Pianist
4th Of July Celebration Plans
As we age, our priorities change. Things that were once so important when we were young, now seem insignificant. Other concerns take over.
Our health needs typically increase as our body ages. We worry about physical and mental health deterioration. Concerns about normal ailments shift to fears about long-term care.
On the other hand, investment strategies switch from long term to short term. Careers may be winding down or businesses sold. Downsizing may be part of the plan.
And as retirement approaches, living trusts and wills become increasingly important. So, what can we do to prepare for the stress of the so-called “Golden Years?”
Start now
It is never too early to think about your future and your family’s future. According to CNN Money, starting in your 20’s is ideal. But if you are like many people, you have found yourself procrastinating.
For example, one 2018 Northwestern Mutual study revealed that “One in five Americans (21%) have NO retirement savings at all.” And with the recent pandemic, this may have worsened. Individual retirement accounts may be raided for current financial needs.
If you hve procrastinated, there is no better time to start the process of planning. Having a course of action, a checklist, and taking care of details can go a long way towards peace of mind and better quality of life. Whatever your age or where you are in life, a plan for improving your health and finances will pay off in the long run. So, do not wait for a better time or different set of circumstances.
Save for retirement
The fact is that many Americans are living longer and facing the “possibility of outliving their assets.” Social security retirement benefits may not be a sufficient income source to sustain the type of…
MORE ARTICLES IN THIS CATEGORY
BUSINESS
NEWS
The Thinkubator Solves Solution Day
The Thinkubator Solves will host a Solution Day on Wednesday, August 05, 2020.
After four weeks of intense research,…
New TLC Data Highlights COVID-19’s Impact On Taxis & For-Hire Vehicle Industry
New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) today published a report offering crucial insight on the effects of COVID-19 on the…
Mayoral Executive Order To Support Minority & Women Owned Business
Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed an Executive Order to immediately strengthen the City’s utilization of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses (M/WBEs) and…
Local Sales Tax Collections Drop For Q2 2020
Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 27.1 percent in the second quarter compared to the…
SPORT NEWS
City Parks Foundation kicked off its 2020 free summer sports and environmental education programs last week for young people in NYC. The programs, running on a limited basis and adhering to city recommended safety regulations, have resumed outdoors in parks across the city. CityParks Learn Environmental Education programs include CityParks Learn: Green Girls Empowered by ING, Coastal Classroom and Learning Gardens. CityParks Play Sports programs include: Citywide Aces Tennis, Lacoste Junior Tennis Academy, Junior Tennis Tournament Series, and the Junior Golf Center. City Parks Foundation has also been chosen to host Fresh Air Fund summer outdoor programs for youth enrolled in the program.
CityParks Learn: Green Girls Empowered by ING Summer Institute will offer 6th – 8th graders a chance to study dynamic urban forests now – August 06, Monday – Thursday (two sessions: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m, 01:00 p.m. – 03:00 p.m.) in-person at Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, Queens. Green Girls are encouraged to realize their potential to create change within their natural environment and learn about future careers in the sciences. This season the curriculum will focus on bird-watching, canoeing, conducting science projects or doing service, Registration is still available at here.
CityParks Learn: Coastal Classroom will offer6th – 8th Graders lessons about our city’s waterways now – August 06, in-person at Kaiser Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn from Monday – Wednesday (10:00 a.m….
MORE ARTICLES
Donald Trump Invitation To Yankee Stadium
Celebrating The 100 Millionth Citi Bike Ride
Greatest NFL Moments Of All Time
LOCAL
OBITUARIES
