Uptown Notes

I recently found myself in a conversation with three White males. As we made small talk,  one asked me, “So […]

America has entered new territory when it comes to issues of sexual diversity: “Toleranceville.”  Never heard of it? Sure you […]

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 […]

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 […]

At the close of each Black History Month I often feel a profound sense of loss. This feeling is not […]

Over the past few years it’s come in vogue to make the statement, “I’m not homophobic. I’m not afraid of […]