Uptown Notes

Getting up for me usually involves a regiment of reading, eating, washing, and coffee. Before I could get to the […]

Byron Hurt, director of Hip Hop:Beyond Beats and Rhymes, has just produced an AMAZING short film on reaction to the […]

Here is an article that I penned for theRoot.com on the question, “Is college for everyone?” About a year and […]

Carmen over at Racialicious compiled two great guerilla visual art campaigns by Michelle Schwartz and ResistRacism. The Canadian Club Whisky […]

So yesterday was an important day in recent Harlem history… I think. The new Indiana Jones movie had a premiere […]

1) Why do folks think holding the door for me at Popeye’s or handing me a paper towel in the […]

I’ve been thinking recently about “beef” in part as I watch TV, movies, or even as I sit in public […]

Well, once again, I’m moving. I’ve finally got my url all set up over at www.uptownnotes.com. Also check out my […]

Inevitably April 4th will be marked all over the internet with folks interpreting King’s legacy. I look forward to reading […]

So after moving across country, migrating my old blogs around (BlackatMichigan and Dumi Says) I’ve finally found a home. Thanks […]