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2D A & E/^lie CliarloUe ^ost Thursday, August 24, 2006 Mint affords better understanding of art Continued from page 1D see how purple paint would look in three dimensions. The talent of the Mint’s installa tion team is subtly evident here as the Truitt sculpture is positioned and lit so it casts triangle shaped shadows on the floor. Kara Walker, bom in 1969, most often works in cutout black paper silhouettes, an art style of the 1800’s, to cre ate figures of Afncan-Ameri- cans and whites in political statement relationships. For her pop-up book in the collec tion of The Mint she worked with paper engineer David Eisen to create an image of a young black woman asking for her freedom with an offer ing of jewelry as we see the white master free a young black man. And also a favorite in the Harris gallery is the oil on linen painting by David Kapp who must be hiding from fame. In his painting, “Walker and Broadway,” he creates a beautifiil, very colorful big city street rhythm. As the abim- dant wall says, “By cropping the visual field and appearing to freeze action he conveys the fervent pace of New York life.” Hours at The Mint Museum of Art are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with fi:«e admission after 5 p.m. Wednesday through Satur days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunda3^ finm 12-5 p.m. For additional informa tion, call the museum at (704) 337-2000. Critics blast MTV broadcast as offensive to black women Continued from page 1D said. ‘When black on black crime is at its highest peak, we have to be vigilant in con fronting degrading images about Black people, especially when it is shown to black chil dren. “By having famous black • people in the forefront, some corporate entities think that they will get a free pass about how they depict African- American women,” he said. ‘Well, Snoop doesn’t get a fi^ pass and neither does MTV, We believe in fi'ee speech, but it has to be tempered by responsibility. There’s no excuse for this portrayal.” The MTV2 network has not decided whether or not it will continue to air the show. Network officials said the episode, called ‘Woofie Loves Snoop,” which first aired on July 1, was a satire of an actu al Snoop appearance where women were in collars and chains. “We certainly do not condone Snoop’s actions and the goal was to take aim at that inci dent for its insensitivity and outrageousness,” MTV spokesman Jeff Castaneda recently said. He went on to defend the cartoon by saying that the characters found the spoof degrading. “Even one of the dogs, a main character on the show, states ‘I find that degrading and I am a dog,”’ Castaneda said. The show just completed its initial eight-episode run on the network and is created to appeal to teens by its 12:30 p.m. airtime, which is on Sat CLASSIC RAP - urdays. Other prominent blacks, including New York Daily News columnist Stanley Crouch, condemned the seg ment, calling it misogynist, racist and crude. He also sug gested in his Daily News col- historic Tuesday-Simday Cxcelsitor Clttb 921 Beatties Ford Rd. • 704-334-5709 umn that the ‘WTiere My Dogs At” segment was an extension of dehumanizing images con tained in gangsta rap videos aired by MTV and projected “aroimd the world as ‘real’ black culture.” Big Daddy Kane warms it up at the Ebony Biack Family Reunion in Marshaii Park. Kane is credited as being one of the first styiish rappers in the game. He’s known for hits iike, “Warm it up, Kane” and “No Haif-Stepping.” PHOTOS/CURTIS WILSON 7? ^ y m T Clui ^ • TUESDAY...“f/SHERF’- Qw^v ^5 Doors Open at 5, Pish Fry at pm • Disco at 9pm Don't forget, come try your hand at a game of ‘^Vhist” • WEDNESDAY “Why Not Wednesday?” With V101.9’s “Keith Garrett” Hosting...and Guest D.j. “John Roariquez” Spinning! August 30th, Doors Open at 6pm “An all adult environment, 30 and above. ” • THURSDAY “DIRTY THIRTY THURSDAY’ Lets get this party started right now! ' FRI. & SAT. The Best “DISCO” In Town • SUN Enjoy Soft Music and friends! Single? Want a fun alternative... We’re Charlotte’s Premier fhivate, Activities Club for Singles that specializes in Fun and Friendship. Call us at 704-210-8082 or visit us online at eventsandadventurescharlotte.com F vents ventures The best new way to meet singles? Mo*Nique is out to prove that Big is Beautiful in this outrageously funny aim with never-ending attitude. rwentietlt Certtiiry Fox Film Corporation. COCA-COLA “ATHLETE” OF THE MONTH “Quincy Thomas” Quarter Back and Linebacker, Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Youth Team A Division of H.M.S. Ministries Our Athlete of the Month, Quincy Thomas, says he’s been playing sports all of his life and that’s why he knows so muchl about it. Bom February 8, 1993, 13-year old Quincy has learned a lot in a few years. He says he only plays ba.sketball (five years) and football (four years) because they are the best sports, and most entertaining. Quincy joined H.M.S. Ministries in April 2005 and has already earned team captain status. “In addition to his football skills, Quincy is an excellent basketball player, good student, and an around good kid,” says Mel King, team president. Quincy already has a spot on Coulwood Middle Schools basketball and football teams as a starter. For the football team he plays wide receiver, offensive line or defensive back, and for basketball his positions are point or shooting guard. Preparing to enter the eighth grade, Quincy is already gearing up to tackle his class es with the same passion he plays sports. On a personal note, Quincy is glad his family relocated five years ago to their neighborhood, and says the new more positive environment has helped him become the person he is today, and allowed him to do the things he does. Quincy also gives a shout out to his mentor, Elijah Shaw and his family for their love and support. “I just thank them for taking me to games, practices and other places I like to go," said Quincy. Quincy is the son of Walter and Edith Thomas. He has four sisters: Cindy, Stacey, Melanie and Alexis, and a little brother, Javaris. The family attends St. Michael’s Anglican Church on Margaret Wallace Road. Best Wishes “Quincy”from Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated of Charlotte Coca Co [a 'ReaC
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