Uptown Notes

Just last week, the United States celebrated the 58th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision which made segregation in […]

Sixty four schools will likely close in Philadelphia. New York is aiming at closing forty seven schools this year, down from […]

As I climbed the subway stairs on an unusually warm and sunny Spring day, I saw the shadows of two […]

The arrest and charging of George Zimmerman can be the start of a movement for justice or it can be […]

This past week, the world lost a giant intellect and talent. Gil Noble, one of the architects of critical Black […]

This Monday New York City is lucky to witness the new performance piece “Window Sex Project” by Sydnie Mosley. The […]

I remember growing up and learning how to “holler” at girls. I’ll be honest, I’ve never found it particularly natural […]

“There’s a war going on outside no man is safe from, you could run but you can’t hide forever.” These […]

We are in a very special moment. Recently a dear friend of mine and great comrade told me about an […]

For days, months, and years family and friends of Troy Davis have been praying that his execution would not occur. […]