Please read Why “Black Lives Matter” Matters by our very own A.J. Sidransky.
Check out: UPinion: Why “Black Lives Matter” Matters
The headline says it all: Landlords Can’t Stop Evicting Latino-Owned Businesses in Washington Heights. Shout out to Anita Abedian and the Village Voice for the must-read article.
Check out: Landlords Can’t Stop Evicting Latino-Owned Businesses in Washington Heights | Village Voice
Have you been to Hoodwinked Escape yet? Well, get there ASAP. Please read my review of the next-generation experience and book your slot pronto. By the way, they have some awesome Valentine’s Day specials.
Check out: On Your Mark, Get Set, Escape…
Steve Eder of the NY Times reported on the much talked about Bernie Sanders visit to Harlem to talk with Rev Al Sharpton. Are you feeling the Bern yet?
Check out: Bernie Sanders Goes to Harlem and Meets Al Sharpton | NY Times
Randy Kennedy also of the NY Times gave us the big news that the Elizabeth Dee Gallery is moving to Harlem.
Check out: Elizabeth Dee Gallery Is Moving to Harlem | NY Times
As Black History Month evolves into #BlackFutureMonth, the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) affirms and celebrates the resistance and resilience of African Diaspora global cultures in a multidisciplinary cultural arts weekend event.
Check out: Spread Love: CCCADI Presents Trade/itions: Trans-Atlantic Orisha Sacred Traditions on Feb 27th & 28th
That’s right people – Fashion Week also has a home Uptown. Uptown Fashion Week will take place at the magnificent Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center (3940 Broadway) on Thursday, February 18th and Friday, February 19th.
Check out: Spread Love: Uptown Fashion Week – Fall/Winter 2016 Edition
With the publication of Drown in 1996, Junot Diaz became one of the most urgent voices in American fiction. Check out this awesome New York Public Library Podcast with Junot Diaz discussing the game of fiction, writing audiences, and the important images of intimacy between people of color in the work of Sandra Cisneros.
Check out: Uptown Talk: The NYPL Podcast – Junot Diaz
The always-astute Jon Pareles pens a great review of Aventura’s farewell concert residency at the venerable United Palace.
Check out: Review: Aventura Sighs Goodbye, as Women Squeal | NY Times
David Gonzalez puts us up on the folks behind the web series Get Some, which is seriously funny.
Check out: A Director Pursues Diversity on Television by Telling Stories of Latinos | NY Times
Our Monday Mood Music selection is the latest video from Dubwork, Current Situation.
Check out: Monday Mood Music: Dubwork – Current Situation
The Friday Fix is provided by Glory Lives and is dedicated to his beloved daughter.
Check out: The Friday Fix: Glory Lives – Zion
We leave you with this sobering image from @sparkileeangel. The struggle is too real indeed!
Check out: #InstagramUptown – the struggle is real
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The Uptown Collective
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