"African Queen Model Caused A Stirred" news

The fashion world has been known to push the boundaries of what's socially acceptable and without a doubt, stir controversy. In the March 2013 issue of Numéro magazine, 16-year-old white model Ondria Hardin appears drenched in a very deep bronze for a fashion spread called "African Queen," reports Jezebel.com.

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Hello! This would have been the perfect opportunity to hire a black model, as there are fewer job opportunities for non-white models. Eighty-two percent of the models at New York Fashion Week this season were white, cites Jezebel. More than 150 people have commented on author Laura Beck's article, including this one from "fashionlady"

"Can I just say as a young black model (I'm a girl) having worked my ass for the past 3 years, this hurts my soul. I'm happy for Ondria as a person but the amount of times I have been told 'oh sorry we already have a black girl that looks like you' or 'most of our clients don't hire black girls, sorry' and then I see THIS, it pisses me off! There are so many beautiful black models out there working TWICE as hard for barely half the recognition and the only time they give a shit about us is when they need our dark skin for some 'ethnic' photo shoot and in this case with Ondria, they couldn't even be bothered. Can I see a black girl do SCANDANAVIAN PRINCESS please? Hmmm?"

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This is not the first incident a magazine has caused a cultural stir.
In 2009, Vogue was accused of racism for using photos of white model, Lara Stone, with her face and body darkened in brown make-up.

Do you think it's okay to use a white teen model in an "African Queen" spread?

More details on http://t.living.msn.com/style-beauty/fashion/african-queen-editorial-uses-white-model

Steppenwolf For Young Adults Presents: "How Long Will I Cry?" Voices of Youth Violence

Hi, folks!

Steppenwolf’s performance ofHow Long Will I Cry?, featuring both American Sign Language Interpretation andOpen Captioning, is coming up on Monday, March 4 at 7:30pm.

Tickets are $20. This performance will feature interpretationby Patti Shore Kaden and Susan Sotnick, with assistance from Columbia College Interpreting Practicum student Jamie Antonick. Captioning will be presented by David Chu and c2, and is made possible with assistance fromTheatre Development Fund.

This performance will also feature a post-show discussion about the topic of youth violence in Chicago. Sign Language Interpretation and live captioning will also be available for the discussion.

More information about the production and purchasing tickets is below. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Evan

Evan Hatfeld │ Director of Audience Experience │ Steppenwolf Theatre Company │ p 312.932.2445

How Long Will I Cry?

Written by Miles Harvey

Directed byEdward F. Torres

About the show

Woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University,How Long Will I Cry? provides raw, truthful insight into the problem of youth violence. By giving voice to those who know the tragic consequences of violence first-hand—families of the victims, residents of crime-ridden neighborhoods and especially young people—How Long Will I Cry? inspires all of us to join together in search of a solution.

This production is presented as part ofNow Is The Time, a citywide initiative to stop youth violence and intolerance.

For more information: http://www.steppenwolf.org/Plays-Events/productions/index.aspx?id=572

Featuring Jesse David-Perez, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez Jr, Shannon Matesky, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich andCeleste Williams

Sign Language Interpreters: Susan Sotnickand Patti Shore Kaden, with assistance from Columbia College Interpreting Practicum student Jamie Antonick

Sign Master: Regina Daniels

Captioning:David Chu and c2

Performance featuringAmerican Sign Language Interpretation and Open Captioning

Monday, March 4 – 7:30pm –Tickets: $20

BOX OFFICE

Whenever purchasing tickets for sign language or caption line-of-sight seats, please indicate the service which you are interested in using -- that helps us find you the best spot in the theatre with the clearest view of the interpreters or display.

Due to the configuration of the stage and theatre, the interpreters and caption display will be placed on opposite sides of the stage. Again, please specify which service you want to use so we can help you find the best seats.

Apologies, but tickets for this performance are not available online. To order, please use one of the following methods:

In person 1650 N Halsted

Phone (312) 335-1650

TTY (312) 335-3830

E-mailaccess@steppenwolf.org

 

Box Office Hours

Open 7 days a week except for certain major holidays

11 AM to 5 PM Mon-Sat & 1 PM to 5 PM Sun

Open until 7 PM on days with evening performances

Steppenwolf is located near all forms of public transportation and is wheelchair accessible. Street and lot parking are available. Assistive listening devices and large print programs are available for every performance.

Vinyasa Yoga Workshop with Instructor Alexandria Wailes

Vinyasa Yoga Workshop with Instructor Alexandria Wailes

What to expect: An opportunity to get your inner groove on through Vinyasa flow, as well as a better understanding of what this type of yoga looks and feels like. 

Join Alexandria in a ninety-minute workshop focusing on the asanas (physical practice) of Vinyasa flow, pranyamas (breathing), meditation and mudras (handshapes). She is a certified yoga instructor, having completed the 200-hour program at Laughing Lotus Yoga College, in NYC. When not doing yoga or teaching ASL, she is the artistic director of Senses Askew Company, a creative person extraordinaire with a chock full

of acting credits and a BFA to modern dance, and is an educator at the Intrepid, the Whitney, the Lower East Side Tenement Museum and the Rubin Museum of Art.

What to bring: An open mind, a positive attitude and your yoga mat!

RSVP strongly encouraged to Nina Campbell (ncampbell@colum.edu).  Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the session.

Who: All are welcome.  Presented in ASL with interpreters provided.

Where: 33 E. Congress room c, 101

When: February 13, 2013

Time: 6pm – 7pm

Cost: $10.00/ person; Columbia Students w/ ID: Free; Non-Columbia Students w/ ID $5.00

(Eligible for Deaf Event hours)