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2011-04-22T18:10:00.000-07:00

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FAIM is expanding and you're invited!

2011-04-07T07:30:00.000-07:00

It's been over 2 years and now, we are moving into a new stage of production. Open positions will include:writersphotographersgraphic designersmodelsstylistsvideographersand promotersInfo meeting coming in May 2011!

3 FAIM Events You Can't Miss Before 2010 is Over!

2010-12-08T06:13:00.000-08:00

1. FAIM Winter Clothing Drive: Part One-The Drop-OffOn Saturday, December 11th from 12-3pm, volunteers are needed to help distribute flyers door-to-door, informing the St. Albans community of the FAIM Winter Clothing Drive and Fundraiser to benefit the African Center for Community Empowerment (ACCE), Community Awareness for a Smarter Tomorrow (CAST) and the Fashion Art Interactivity Movement (

Queens Artist Jocelyn M. Goode Brings The Community Together In An Upcoming Art Exhibition Premiere Event

2010-11-09T11:59:00.000-08:00

MEDIA RELEASE:Saint Albans, NY (November 10, 2010)--On Saturday, November 20th, from 4-7pm, artist Jocelyn M. Goode will host the premiere exhibition event for her new painting series, “Concerning The Crack”. The eight piece collection was created in part from a grant awarded to Goode in January 2010 by the Queens Council on the Arts. “Concerning The Crack” explores the generational gap in the

8-year-old Web Designers with a Mission

2010-06-29T06:06:00.000-07:00

photos and story by Jocelyn M. Goode(r to l: Najma, Olu, Micah, Rashawn and Ms. Ivonne Cintron)There is a belief that children are becoming smarter with every generation and know more at a younger age than the kids of the era before. This thought is evidenced by a class of elementary school students who, in one semester, learned the basics of web design and created sites to inform the masses

After a Talk with God: ArinMaya on Her Gift

2010-05-18T14:31:00.001-07:00

story by Jocelyn M. Goodeimages from www.arinmaya.com"There is a knowing I have inside me, a beating of heart as rhythms roam free..." --from the song "Once" by ArinMayaAt some point or another, a moment arrives in the life of a creative person when s/he must acknowledge the blessing of having talent. An inexplicable urgency exists that makes one create, connect and continue, even when the

Who is Beyond Sensational? Meet Taela Naomi

2010-05-04T08:38:00.000-07:00

by Jocelyn M. Goode photos courtesy of Taela Naomi BrooksThe word sensational means stimulating, causing interest or excitement but temporarily and by superficial means. Well, Taela Naomi Brooks is by all definitions interesting and exciting but she is sincere, intelligent, grounded and a starlet that will be around for years. The 25-year old Brooklyn native is a finalist in the "Be Sensational"

Eco-Fashion Highlight of the Month: Swati Argade

2010-04-21T07:58:00.001-07:00

by Jocelyn M. GoodeIn celebration of Earthday, FAIM Internet Magazine is spotlighting the work of eco-fashion designer Swati Argade. She is just one of many creators who are making conscious choices about the fabrics, processes and ethics surrounding the production of clothing. As more people become aware of the environmental problems we face as inhabitants of planet Earth, eco-fashion or

Haiti Relief Update: Where's the Money Going?

2010-04-06T09:24:00.000-07:00

by Jocelyn M. Goode It has been about three months since the world was rocked by the news of the disastrous earthquake in Haiti, that toppled the country's infrastructure and left thousands dead. People around the world responded with a downpour of donations to organizations like Wyclef's Yele, the American Red Cross and the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. National governments also pledged money to help

Tips for Successful Selling Online from Chanel Kennebrew, Artistic Money-Maker

2010-03-23T13:38:00.000-07:00

by Jocelyn M. GoodeHow many artists dream of making a living from their art? A popular fantasy for a countless number of creative people working daily on their craft, but often without any method to actualize a salary, profit or even one sale. Equally common is the myth that artists are terrible at business, further making their ultimate wish nothing more than a pipe dream.Reality is, there are

Who's Representing the Black Subject?-Part Three

2010-03-11T07:23:00.000-08:00

commentary by Jocelyn M. GoodeArtists are representing the black subject, even if relatively small in total percentage. The messages are many as are the objectives of those making the art. For the readers, artists and patrons, the question now becomes one to ask ourselves, what is our relationship to black subjectivity? what do we want to see? and how are we supporting it?My wish would be for a

Who's Representing the Black Subject?-Part Two

2010-03-10T14:07:00.000-08:00

commentary by Jocelyn M. GoodeMy fascination with the representation of black subjects is a personal one. It is now the year 2010. The presence and influence of black culture worldwide is prevalent and undisputed. Still, black people as subjects of musical lyrics, film productions, television shows, radio programming, magazine editorials and fine art is highly marginalized. And even when a black

Who's Representing the Black Subject?-Part One

2010-03-09T10:30:00.000-08:00

Commentary by Jocelyn M. Goode"Market Twins" by Jocelyn M. GoodeThe debate over the definition of black art is a long-standing one. Is black art, art that represents a black subject or topic regardless of the race of the creator of the work or is black art made by a black person regardless of what he/she is representing in the work? and who is black anyway?I take the position that black art is

Making the Brand: The New Way to Start a Business!

2010-03-02T09:59:00.000-08:00

by Jocelyn M. Goodephoto: www.talltim.com.au/tim4.htmTraditionally, completing a business plan would represent the first cornerstone in establishing a new venture. However, in this day and technologically-mediated age, the framework of a business must expand beyond the standard categories and incorporate new, significant factors from the start. The main one is the creation of the brand. This

Heart to Heart with TOE TO TOE Filmmaker, Emily Abt

2010-02-24T09:17:00.000-08:00

story by Jocelyn M. Goodephoto: courtesy of Emily AbtThis Friday, February 26th at 7pm, acclaimed indie film Toe to Toe will host it's New York City premiere at the Village East Cinema. The movie, written and directed by Emily Abt, is about two high school senior girls from different ethnic and class backgrounds, who struggle to keep their inter-racial friendship, despite competing athletically

A Diamond in the Rough-Queens Fashion Week Opening Night Review

2010-02-19T08:28:00.000-08:00

by Jocelyn M. Goodephoto: models in fashion by Qristyl FrazierThe sparkling, glittery glow of a beautifully cut diamond is the product of hard work, pressure and refinement. Yet, someone had to discover the initial rock and take the time to cultivate it. This situation is analogous to Queens Fashion Week.Delali Osun, director and founder of QFW, describes the three-day event as the "jewel in the

Queens Fashion Week Begins Today!

2010-02-18T09:59:00.000-08:00

by Jocelyn M. Goodephoto: A sizzling design by Designer Knitwear by MichiOf all the five boroughs in NYC, Queens has been the quiet underdog known for being the most suburban and least "happening" of the major metropolis. Well, in the past few years, all of that has been changing with a growing arts scene and now it's very own Fashion Week.Tonight is the Queens Fashion Week Gala Opening taking

Haiti One Month Later--A Journalist's First-Hand Account from Port-Au-Prince

2010-02-16T09:29:00.001-08:00

by Jocelyn M. GoodeLast month I wrote an article called "Haiti Help or Haiti Hoodwink?" raising questions about the massive amounts of dollars that people have been giving, but the lack of accountability for how the resources are being spent. I hold my position that giving money is not the primary solution and that it will take real community organizing and grassroot political action on the part

Seventh Graders Take On Sustainability

2010-02-09T10:33:00.000-08:00

by Jocelyn M. GoodeGreen, organic, sustainable—these words are common in conversations about environmental consciousness and natural health. However, they have also become gimmicky catch-phrases tossed into mainstream advertisements to make commercial products appear more socially responsible. This week, FAIM Internet Magazine looks at some defining principles of sustainability and a group of

How to Review an Artistic Exhibition: Evaluating the “The Black Artist as Activist” show

2010-02-02T16:22:00.000-08:00

by Jocelyn M. Goodeart by Malik SeneferuMany of us have visited museums and galleries, stared hard at the art, and then walked away wondering what it was all about. FAIM Internet Magazine would like to give the readers some tips to help evaluate artwork and curatorial exhibitions. Reflecting on the recent “The Black Artist as Activist” opening held at Danny Simmons’ Corridor Gallery last Sunday

10 Ways You've Changed in the Last 10 Years: A Survey of Reflection and Style

2010-01-26T10:48:00.000-08:00

by Jocelyn M. Goode"The Thong Song", black boot-cut pants (a.k.a. bitch pants), studded aviator glasses, the election of George W. Bush, Y2K panic, velour warm-up suits, trucker hats, exposed midriffs and navel rings, "So Fresh, So Clean", Destiny's Child...the list of trends and popular culture highlights from the year 2000 could continue.Now, it's 2010, ten years into the new millennium. As

Haiti Help or Haiti Hoodwink?

2010-01-20T10:43:00.000-08:00

by Jocelyn M. GoodeYoung child being rescued from rubble in HaitiNot since the levees exploded in New Orleans and caused the devastation attributed to Hurricane Katrina, have the people of the U.S. been so committed to relieving the suffering of Black people. The response to the tragic situation in Haiti exacerbated by the recent earthquake has resulted in an outpour of financial support and

In the Spirit of a Queens Queen-Doris Ward

2009-08-12T09:16:00.000-07:00

Lonnie YoungbloodIn the Spirit of a Queens Queen-Doris Wardstory and photos by Jocelyn M.GoodeMelodic jazz tunes rolled through the evening summer air as a Jazzmobile band warmed up for their set. The quartet included a congo drummer, an electric guitarist, a keyboardist, and Lonnie Youngblood, the lead singer. Jazzmobile is a traveling jazz festival that celebrates acclaimed artists from the U.S

FAIM Internet Magazine Goes Underground for Expansion

2009-07-28T05:55:00.000-07:00

FAIM Internet Magazine Goes Underground for Expansionstory, photo and video by Jocelyn M. GoodeOn December 31st, 2008 a pregnant thought delivered in the mind of Jocelyn M. Goode, the multi-talented and eclectic creator of FAIM Internet Magazine. The thought was more like a vision where people could read about the experiences of others finding ways to utilize creativity and culture to create

The Artful Design of Afrikanation: Introducing Ebony Iman Dallas

2009-07-14T18:29:00.000-07:00

Artist and Designer, Ebony Iman DallasThe Artful Design of Afrikanation: Introducing Ebony Iman Dallasby Jocelyn M. Goode, photos by Ebony I. DallasThroughout history, many artists have faced the challenge of applying their creative skills towards a tangible and relevant purpose. While art has the ability to evoke emotion and inspire action, it also can be devoid of direct meaning making it no