By Gregg McQueen Photo: Emmanuel Abreu Beach? Please. Amid growing calls for Congress to pass national voting rights protections, millions of people are making late summer plans that include a million-strong march to spur federal lawmakers to action. March…
That’s What’s Up
By Gregg McQueen Black August is upon us. The annual celebration, which is held throughout the month of August, specifically commemorates Black freedom fighters and political prisoners, and spotlights the resistance against racial oppression within the criminal and social justice movements.…
The Higher Ground Festival is back familia. The Higher Ground Festival brings Northern Manhattan artists together to network and create interdisciplinary, stage-based collaborations produced by the festival and presented locally during the annual HG Premiere Performance. Since it’s inaugural year in…
On your mark, get set, binge… Your binge assignment for the week is Ramy on Hulu. Listen up familia, this series is truly one-of-a-kind. It is without a doubt the best show you have never seen. Ramy tells the story…
Art: @artbydarioWords: @led_black View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ruben Dario Ramirez (@artbydario) Johnny Ventura was our James Brown, Michael Jackson and Marvin Gaye all rolled into one. Dominican funk par excellence. Since the 60s, El Caballo Mayor…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🇩🇴 Michael Diaz 🇩🇴 (@juanbago) Something wicked this way comes. From the good folks at @perolike and creators @juanbago and @antpalmini, Nutcos tells the story of the ruthless #PalomoEscobar and his rise to the top of the…
Bachateame mama… Listen up familia, get ready for a first-of-its kind pop-up brought to you by HBO Max Palante and Presidente that pays homage to a genre often overlooked in Latin music, our beloved Bachata. The installation will celebrate the…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Creole Food Festival (@creolefoodfest) Oh snap, the Creole Food Festival is back people. That’s right. The first and only Creole Food Festival is back for its 3rd year — after…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tryon Public House (@tryonpublichouse) In solidarity with Tequila lovers worldwide it is your duty to celebrate and commemorate this most important day. With that said, hit up Tryon Public House…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Katherine G. Mendoza (@katherineg.mendoza) Who knew that climate change could be so darn funny? But seriously folks, please press play above to check this truly hilarious take on the flash…