BY Led Black (@Led_Black) I find this story deliciously ironic in light of the much-deserved international outrage that was caused by the recent ruling of the highest court in the Dominican Republic, which rendered far too many Haitian-Dominicans stateless.…
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BY Jenni Ruiza (@RuizaJenni) Searching for great rap music is no easy task – especially when you’re looking for raw talent mixed with a little musical genius behind it. After searching for original beats and lyrics, I came upon…
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 – 7:00PM Columbia University Medical Center, William H. Black Building Alumni Auditorium 650 West 168th Street New York, N.Y. 10032 The fifth edition of KidCinemaFest kicks off this coming Friday, November 8th. This year’s film festival…
This past September 23, the Constitutional Court (the highest court!) in the Dominican Republic ruled that thousands of Dominicans, who have lived as Dominican citizens, protected by the Constitution and current laws for over 8 decades, are to be…
Video by Arlene Schulman (@ArleneSchulman) I am Ivan (most of the time) (full length version) features Ivan Perez of Washington Heights: counselor by day, drag queen at night. This longer version explores the transformation of Ivan and includes a…
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Chances are you that you have come in contact with the Nueva York brand – on TV and computer screens, at events and on the backs of cool people in this neighborhood and beyond. Through…
That’s right people; the one and only Camille Safiya will be performing at Negro Claro (3805 10th Ave) tomorrow. If you have not seen the super-talented songstress perform then you are in for a real treat. You will thank…
Words & Pics by Led Black (@Led_Black) Uptown is making moves baby. Case in point: The Flagrant Club, a skate-shop/apparel-line/boutique, which is the latest venture from longtime artist, designer and entrepreneur Azad Gonzalez. Located at 1530 Saint Nicholas Ave (btwn…
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