Uptown Notes

So the coming of February marks the arrival of Black History Month. Inevitably each year I hear outcries of “where’s […]

In the rush of posting my update the other day I forgot a couple of things that I thought were […]

Aight, well I did revise the Black woman anthem for the title post. Sorry I’ve been absent. I’ve been working […]

I’m supposed to be working but I had to post this video from the Colbert Report. Stephen’s guest is Dinesh […]

Today is MLK day. For the first time in six years, I find myself away from the U of M […]

1. Is a bird in the hand really worth two in the bush if you’re really good with a slingshot? […]

The Last Race ProblemNew York Times, The (NY)December 30, 2006Author: ORLANDO PATTERSONEstimated printed pages: 3 When W. E. B. DuBois, […]

While everyone is reviewing 2006, I’m concerned about the entry of 2007 for Black folks, particularly Black Americans. Let’s hang […]

Ah yes, to the East my brother to the East. For all my X Clan fans. I’m back East for […]

So I’ve been busy, but I did want to post briefly on something that is tremendously important and waiting in […]