BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Uptown lost one of its most colorful characters recently. While his real name was known by only a handful of people, his self-chosen moniker was El General Palominio Paloma. I think most folks knew him…
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by Alpha Diallo It was at the Brotherhood-Sister Sol where I got to reflect on the time I was suspended. As part of the Liberation Program, I work with other New York City youth to make change in my…
Studio178 is a rotating 12-month residency for artists in one (or more) of four categories: immigrant artists, recent MFA graduates, late career artists, or artists in financial need. The $178/month rental fee is subsidized jointly by cornerstone STUDIOS and…
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High schoolers: want to work for parks and environmental justice this summer? Apply to be a part of our 2024 Teen Corps cohort! If you’re:Looking for a paid professional internship opportunityA high school student who is passionate about the…
That’s right familia. Morir Soñando made history back in November 2023 as the United Palace’s first all-Dominican comedy show. It’s about to go down again, on Dominican Independence Day, no less. This time their will be 2 shows and…
“History must restore what slavery took away.” Arturo Schomburg We should be eternally grateful for the one and only Arturo Schomburg for his part in educating, galvanizing and uniting the Black Diaspora. The struggle continues… Art: @dister📸: @paul_lomax…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bernice A. King (@berniceaking) On April 4, 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his first major public statement against the Vietnam War, aptly entitled “Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break…
Do you want to learn about filmmaking? One of Maysles’ FREE programs might jumpstart your passion or career! @mayslesdocumentarycenter is currently recruiting students aged 13-18 for our Ralph and Fanny Ellison Teen DocAuthors Fellowship, which takes a holistic approach to film and media…
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2024 AWARDS $1,500 Grand Prize 1st place winner $750 for 2nd place $500 for 3rd place The 22nd Uptown Arts Stroll/Paseo de las Artes is a hybrid of in-person & virtual programming in June 2024…