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Fruitvale Station

Fruitvale Station: The Review

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Before we even begin this, I must say that while I feel that this is one of the most important and powerful films I have ever seen, this a tough movie to watch. It is…

Todos Somos Trayvon – Uptown Stands Up For Trayvon Martin

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Video & Photography by Art By Dj Boy (@ArtByDjBoy) Washington Heights stood in solidarity yesterday with the outrage and outright disgust that is sweeping the nation after George Zimmerman was found Not Guilty in the…

Washington Heights Demands Justice For Trayvon Martin

Uptown Cares: Justice For Trayvon

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) “It is often when night looks darkest, it is often before the fever breaks that one senses the gathering momentum for change, when one feels that resurrection of hope in the midst of despair and…

Led Black

Bodega Fresh Welcomes Our Very Own Led Black

Bodega Fresh welcomes our Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Led Black, to their show.  Join host and Uptown Native Nadine Michel tonight, Sunday, July 7th at 7PM for a wide-ranging and illuminating interview. Check out: http://blogtalkradio.com/6th-man-radios-bodega-fresh-w-guest-led-black…

Heineken Ritmo Sonico: Zion y Lennox – The Recap

BY Jenni Ruiza (@RuizaJenni) Together since 2003, Zion y Lennox is clearly the perfect reggaeton duo. Zion belts out songs that echo throughout the three floors of Terminal 5 with his romantic flare, while Lennox brings a stylistically appealing…

NoMAA Production Panel

The NoMAA Production Panel – The Recap

BY Edgar Peña (@stayGFTD) Photography by Gary Santana I really didn’t know what to expect when I paced through the rain on my way to the Uptown Production Panel hosted by NoMAA. As I walked in I noticed a…

Morris Jumel Mansion - 2013 Uptown Arts Stroll

The 2013 Uptown Arts Stroll Kick-Off – The Recap

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Photography by Art By Dj Boy (@ArtByDjBoy) Okay folks, the 10th Anniversary Uptown Arts Stroll has officially kicked off. The incredibly awesome ceremony was held at the venerable Morris-Jumel Mansion (65 Jumel Terrace) on Friday,…