Sean McLeod Special to The Citizen – Oct 7, 2018 Arthur Mitchell is a dance icon of monumental proportion. He was the light and way for many black classical ballet dancers, but he is not a legend. Citing names and careers like Virginia Johnson, Karen Brown, Eddie Shellman, Robert Garland, Charmaine Hunter, and too many more…
HIT: To an Auburn summer weekend packed with events that brought people together to remember the legacy of Harriet Tubman. Author: The Citizen Editorial Board Date: July 24, 2018 Saturday featured the Harriet Tubman Freedom Awards, with a celebratory gospel brunch at the Auburn Holiday Inn honoring 10 people from around the state and beyond who…
Author: Kelly Rocheleau Date: July 22, 2018 AUBURN — Roberta Williams said she was humbled to receive an award named after iconic abolitionist and famed Auburn resident Harriet Tubman. Williams, a lawyer who has worked with women who have been mistreated in relationships, and a partner with Auburn law firm WHMB, said she was honored to…
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – This week on Newsmakers, Dan continues his discussion with Sean McLeod, award-winning composer, choreographer and president of the New York Institute of Dance and Education in Auburn. This week, McLeod talks about his challenge to business and civic leaders to be more inclusive when it comes to providing economic opportunity…