Our very own Led Black talks with Nelson “cekis” Rivas, one of the artists the DOT, in collaboration with NoMAA, commissioned to paint the 191st Street Tunnel mural. Filmed at Locksmith Bar and Grill by Dyckman’s Diary. We invite…
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Here’s an inside look on how Christopher Scott (choreographer), Jon M. Chu (director), and the entire cast and crew created the dance sequences that brought “It the Heights” to life. The Latin dance culture featured in “In The Heights”…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Uptown Collective (@uptowncollectiv) We are beyond proud to partner with @DemocracyNYC and @f.y.eye_ny to help get the word out about our upcoming elections and #RankChoiceVoting. But to have the work…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Word Up Community Bookshop (@wordupbooks) Come out today to Word Up Books (2113 Amsterdam Ave @ 165th) from 3 to 9 pm to celebrate Word Up’s 10th B-Day. We love…
If I responded angrily to every person who seeks to provoke anger from me on social media, I’d never experience peace, purpose or progress. Be a good steward of your energy. It’s okay to let provocateurs leave empty handed.…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Uptown Collective (@uptowncollectiv) Pull up tonight to 134th and Frederick Douglass, to bring in #Juneteenth properly via the awesome power of art and community. Starting at 9 PM there will be a…
A new report details the racial impact of recent neighborhood rezonings and the need to conduct impact studies prior to future rezonings in order to avoid displacement. The report, issued by New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, outlines…
A new election protection hotline has been announced for the upcoming June 22 election and during New York’s early voting period, which runs through Sunday, June 20. The hotline, established by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), will be available to…
Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses his new book, “In the Heights: Finding Home,” talks about the importance of people feeling seen and how criticism about representation in the film adaptation of “In the Heights” will influence his future projects. We invite…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Uptown Collective (@uptowncollectiv) Check out our very own Led Black talking with the good folks at NALEO about the upcoming NYC elections and #RankedChoiceVoting. We invite you to subscribe to the weekly Uptown…