BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Q. Being that you have traveled the world, what attracted you to living Uptown? A: What I like about Uptown is that it feels like home. I have been looking for home for a long…
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An advocate makes her way forward Story by Debralee Santos “Words are very, very important.” You’d expect no less from a schoolteacher, one who thrills in days spent teaching second graders. “They’re amazing,” she exclaims, detailing the manner in…
BY Sara Martinez (@Saritology) Sorry about last week guys. My dog ate my post. My computer got a virus from all those porno sites someone else visits on my computer. I was called on a secret mission by our…
The groundbreaking, grassroots Uptown Hip-Hop showcase, WHIN By Any Means 3, is going down on Thursday, February 28th at Negro Claro (3805 10th Ave). This event is going to be bigger than ever. Swank space, more acts and a…
BY Jenni Ruiza (@RuizaJenni) A glass breaks – everyone cheers. Immediately, you’re exposed to the fun and relaxed atmosphere as soon as you walk in. The place is packed to the brim, making it a very successful opening day.…
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Photography by Paul Lomax (@PaulLomaxPhoto) There is truly no place like home. On Monday, February 11th the Tony Award-winning musical, In The Heights, came home for a one-night only performance on the 5-year anniversary of…
‘Washington Heights’ episode 7 airs on Wednesday, February 13 at 10/9c. Check out: http://mtv.com/shows/washington_heights/ Related: MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Weekly Breakdown: Episode 5 MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Weekly Breakdown: Episode 4 MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Weekly…
By Mike Fitelson (@MikeFitelson) After months of planning, yesterday the George Washington Bridge finally arrived on stage at the United Palace, the scenic backdrop for tonight’s one-night only performance of “In the Heights: The Concert.” Five years ago this…
BY Sara Martinez (@Saritology) Last week Reyna moved in with Manny, both moms are happy about it. I bet Reyna’s mom is happy because she can finally watch her telenovelas without disruptions, and Manny’s mom is happy because he’ll…
BY Sara Martinez (@Saritology) The beginning of this week’s show answered one of my questions, with Alexis getting arrested. It was all fun, and games when I wrote about it, but seeing Ludwin on the phone, hearing his mother’s…