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Dominicans

Uptown Video: Laughter Is the Best Medicine ft. Juan Bago

Over the years, studies have revealed that humor is a great way to cope with stress and other mental health–related issues. This natural stress-reducer has been related to improved health, increased life expectancy, and overall well-being. Internet sensation and…

Uptown Video: Name That Vaina

Vaina is a word with multiple meanings, it can be used to indicate an object or anything in general.. Got it? Now it’s time to put your vaina knowledge to the test with the game show: NAME THAT VAINA!…

Indiegogo Spotlight: Urban Woodworking Project

Inwood Academy for Leadership empowers students in Inwood and Washington Heights to become agents for change through community-focused leadership, character development and college preparedness. Our population is drawn directly from the Washington Heights and Inwood community, where an average…

Uptown Video: Love & Bachata – Season Premiere

Created by someone who has seen “Love & Hip Hop,” here is the first episode of LOVE & BACHATA. Chock full of love triangles & scandals, find out who will take home the Bachata crown! Stay tuned for more……

Spread Love: The Rep Ya Block Photo Contest

The Uptown Collective has teamed up with the good folks at Bien Conectao to bring you the Rep Ya Block Photo Contest. Let your best photo capturing the essence of Uptown, come to life as a domino table/work of…

Josefina Baez Washington Heights Reading Building

05/09/16: Origin Stories @ The United Palace – Josefina Baez

Josefina Baez Monday, May 9th 6:30pm doors, 7pm show Performance takes place in the Palace Foyer FREE with RSVP, seating limited to 100. Josefina Baez is a storyteller, ArteSana, performer, writer, theatre director, educator, devotee and founder and director…

Uptown Video: How Tías are the Original Social Media

We probably all have our tías to thank for social media, they are the original purveyors of gossip, trolling, and the feeling of getting 100 likes on an Instagram picture. Related: Uptown Video: Latin Task Force Puerto Ricans vs.…

Uptown Video: Introducing C.A.R.I.N.A.

Introducing – C.A.R.I.N.A – the drone that keeps your boyfriend in check when you can’t be with him. Something for every suspicious girlfriend! Help make your world a better place by ordering yours today! We invite you to subscribe…