Uptown Notes

By now, we’re all quite clear that “Hood Disease” is not only not an actual disease, but that it was born […]

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

1) So you watched Pants on the Ground and laughed. Did you notice that General Larry Platt had on a […]

Cornel West and Carl Dix tangle at CCNY on Tuesday night.

So I got an email yesterday with a link to this sign and I was wondering what your thoughts are on this? I imagine there are two basic reactions: 1) Outrage and ready to take the makers to task or 2) Shaking your head and laughing it off. Which camp are you in? Do you have a different reaction?

The questions return, this time I’m talking about TV because I don’t feel like talking about books or the news :)

Slavery did not end, it’s just been updated in the form of human trafficking! Beneath you will find a video that I was recently emailed that features a song by Peter Buffet andAkon. The song is entitled, “Blood into Gold (Remix)” and was commissioned to heighten awareness of modern day slavery in the form of human trafficking. Human trafficking is a major problem throughout the globe, but flourishes in many places throughout the African Diaspora. Please spread the word and also visit www.istheresomethingicando.com to find out how to move from awareness to action!

I really hope Delonas has a helluva explanation for this political cartoon … http://tinyurl.com/k6ybp

I’ve been crazy busy, so here’s a quick questions post… I’ll be back! 1) How is it that a Village […]

Just in time for some snowfall and to pay rent, I present five quick questions. 1) Now that Kanye and […]