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CBS News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Brooklyn exhibit showcases art by Rikers Island inmates
A unique exhibit at the Von King Cultural Arts Center in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood is shining a spotlight on artists not typically seen in gallery spaces – people in custody at Rikers Island. The exhibit, a first-of-its-kind for the center, features 20 pieces created by incarcerated individuals. Each work reflects personal stories and perspectives rarely heard beyond Rikers' walls. Love story inspired gallery exhibit Colleen Flood, the center's manager, said the inspiration began with her own love story. Her husband Chandler, who is currently incarcerated in Idaho, sent her a hat he had decorated, creating a detailed illustration using just a pen. "I was just so blown away by just the detail and the intricacy of it that I was just like, this is absolutely gallery worthy," Flood told Brooklyn reporter Hannah Kliger. That moment sparked a broader reflection on the untapped artistic potential behind bars. "Just in the conversation that we had with the Department of Correction, they have on Rikers Island a whole dance team. They have a drama club. There's so much more to them than what they did," Flood said. "We decided to do this exhibit to give artists a voice because we knew that the talent existed by way of Colleen's husband," said Moesha Johnson, deputy manager at the Von King Cultural Arts Center. The exhibit will remain open to the public through the end of April. The Von King Cultural Arts Center, operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, is the only one of its kind in the city. Featured artist allowed rare trip to visit arts center The exhibit was organized in collaboration with the New York City Department of Correction, which facilitated a special visit for one of the artists featured — Brian Croskey, an inmate at Rikers serving time for petit larceny. "I'm astonished that someone viewed my artwork and thought it was worthy to put in an art center," he said. For Croskey, seeing his artwork on display was an extraordinary experience. His piece, featuring a black flower, is dedicated to his sister. "I would hope that they would see that, you know, a person who has made a mistake in life, it's just that, it's just a mistake and not something that we should be ridiculed for for the rest of our lives," he said. Inmates at Rikers Island are typically not allowed to leave except for court dates or medical visits, making Croskey's trip a rare exception. Frankie Carlucci, director of enrichment programs at the Department of Correction, emphasized the humanity behind the bars. "They're everyday New Yorkers, just like you and myself. They just happened to be incarcerated at the moment," he said. "But once they leave here, they can now take this back into the community and be better citizens in New York." Carlucci also noted the resourcefulness required to create under restrictive conditions. "Certain tools that we cannot have in here because in jail, we get very creative," he said. The scarcity of traditional supplies didn't stop the artists from creating impactful work. Instead of canvas and paint, they used markers, cardboard and bedsheets. Instead of glue, they used toothpaste. "We didn't know what to expect. And what came to us was really magical," Johnson said. Have a story idea or tip in Brooklyn? Email Hannah by CLICKING HERE.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Croskey's 30 lead No. 2 South Carolina State over No. 6 North Carolina Central in MEAC semi, 88-67
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Omar Croskey's 30 points led No. 2-seed South Carolina State past No. 6-seed North Carolina Central 88-67 on Friday in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals. South Carolina State will battle top-seeded Norfolk State in Saturday's conference championship game. Croskey had five rebounds for the Bulldogs (20-12). Davion Everett scored 16 points, shooting 7 of 11 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line. Colin McKenzie went 4 of 5 from the field (4 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points. The Bulldogs picked up their ninth straight victory. Perry Smith Jr. led the Eagles (14-19) in scoring, finishing with 20 points and nine rebounds. North Carolina Central also got 18 points and two steals from Po'Boigh King. Keishon Porter also recorded 11 points and three steals. South Carolina State took the lead with 18:29 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Croskey led his team in scoring with 19 points in the first half to help put them up 54-25 at the break. South Carolina State was outscored by North Carolina Central in the second half by eight points, with Croskey scoring a team-high 11 points after the break. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
15-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Croskey's 30 lead No. 2 South Carolina State over No. 6 North Carolina Central in MEAC semi, 88-67
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Omar Croskey's 30 points led No. 2-seed South Carolina State past No. 6-seed North Carolina Central 88-67 on Friday in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals. South Carolina State will battle top-seeded Norfolk State in Saturday's conference championship game. Croskey had five rebounds for the Bulldogs (20-12). Davion Everett scored 16 points, shooting 7 of 11 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line. Colin McKenzie went 4 of 5 from the field (4 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points. The Bulldogs picked up their ninth straight victory. Perry Smith Jr. led the Eagles (14-19) in scoring, finishing with 20 points and nine rebounds. North Carolina Central also got 18 points and two steals from Po'Boigh King. Keishon Porter also recorded 11 points and three steals. South Carolina State took the lead with 18:29 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Croskey led his team in scoring with 19 points in the first half to help put them up 54-25 at the break. South Carolina State was outscored by North Carolina Central in the second half by eight points, with Croskey scoring a team-high 11 points after the break.
Associated Press
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Croskey has 26 as South Carolina State downs North Carolina Central 87-71
The AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Omar Croskey's 26 points helped South Carolina State defeat North Carolina Central 87-71 on Thursday. Croskey also contributed nine rebounds and four steals for the Bulldogs (18-12, 11-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Mitchel Taylor shot 6 for 11, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc to add 15 points. Drayton Jones shot 4 of 5 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points. The Bulldogs picked up their ninth straight victory. The Eagles (13-18, 6-8) were led in scoring by Floyd Rideau, who finished with 14 points. North Carolina Central also got 12 points and four assists from Isaac Parson. Perry Smith Jr. finished with 11 points and six rebounds. ___
Associated Press
25-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Omar Croskey scores 20 as South Carolina State tops Maryland Eastern Shore 81-68
The AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Omar Croskey's 20 points helped South Carolina State defeat Maryland Eastern Shore 81-68 on Monday night. Croskey added 12 rebounds for the Bulldogs (15-12, 8-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Drayton Jones scored 18 points and added six rebounds. Mitchel Taylor shot 3 of 4 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line to finish with 12 points. The Bulldogs upped their win streak to six. The Hawks (4-22, 0-10) were led by Ketron Shaw, who recorded 21 points, seven assists and two steals. Evan Johnson added 10 points and Cardell Bailey finished with nine points and three steals. The loss is the 11th in a row for the Hawks. ___
