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Uptown Today: Beyoncé Mass Comes To Harlem

Beyoncé Mass is a womanist worship service that uses the music and personal life of Beyoncé as a tool to foster an empowering conversation about Black women—their lives, their bodies, and their voices. Well, Beyoncé Mass is coming to…

Her Gems: An East Harlem Dollmaker’s Tale

BY: Amaris Castillo (@AmarisCastillo) There is an abundance of dolls in Mercedes Molina’s apartment. Dolls stored individually in clear plastic bags – some crowded together in baskets. Those that belong to her, which she calls her spiritual guides, sit…

Rejuvenation: A Poem, a Brujeria Bath, a Fat Lip and Avatar

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) “When you really want something to happen, the whole universe conspires so that your wish comes true.” The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho Its 2010 People O-9 is in the rearview – old school like moon…

I AM UPTOWN – LUIS SOTO JR.

BY Led Black Where in the Heights did you grow up? 21 Bennett Avenue Apt 53 What do you do? I’m a Lifestyle Trainer and Transformational Coach.  I teach people how to live a healthy, vibrant, balanced life through the…