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Artspeak: The Nuding of Michelle Obama—Art or Insult?

Wednesday, 12 September 2012 17:47 Irma McClaurin

Karine Percheron-Daniels’ seemingly photo-shopped painting of First Lady Michelle Obama is embroiled in controversy (http://fineartamerica.com/featured/first-lady-karine-percheron-daniels.html ). With the exception of the face and the insertion of the American flag, Percheron-Daniels’ portrait is an exact replica of Portrait d’une négresse painted by Marie-Guilhelmine Benoist and exhibited in Paris in 1800 at the Salon.

It's time to do away with the Electoral College

Monday, 10 September 2012 08:01 Fred Easter

I was wondering if you've heard a sensible explanation for the existence of the Electoral College.

If so, please share it with me. Years ago, back during the Iron Age, when I was in high school, I reme...

Sentimental Jurnee!

Friday, 29 March 2013 13:50 Jurnee Smollett-Bell: The “Temptation” Interview with Kam Williams

Born in New York City on October 1, 1986, Jurnee Smollett-Bell is an award-winning actress and activist of rare talent and conviction. She recently starred in the Emmy Award-winning series “Friday Nig...

Hats off to the job fair!

Tuesday, 29 January 2013 17:38 Julie Desmond

For those who left last week's job fair with a new position, congratulations! For those who did not, my friends who represent companies across the Twin Cities have asked me to pass along some tips tha...

The importance of being relevant leaders

Monday, 21 January 2013 00:08 Timothy Houston

On Saturday January 19, the 2013 MN COGIC Leadership Conference workshops were held, and I was asked to be one of the panel speakers. The subject was "The Importance of being Relevant Leaders." As I p...

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