Uptown Notes

I was honored to be invited to share a reflection on the passing of Amiri Baraka. His work and the […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year … Kwanzaa! No, I’m serious! I’ve come to cherish Kwanzaa as an occasion to […]

A sacred space is disappearing from our communities with too little fanfare: the Black bookstore. Recently, one of the largest […]

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

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

Okay, some of you may know that there’s this little Tyler Perry film coming out today …if you don’t, oh […]

Some of you may know I recently went to see the Scottsboro Boys (musical) at the Vineyard Theatre here in […]

This is my reflection on Kuumba: Creativity I have to admit, I never really remember reading the “official definition” of […]

A tribute to Atlanta artist Charles Huntley Nelson

You know how you say “what is there to do today/tonight?” Well I have an answer for you from today […]