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Uptown Video: The Queen @ The Palace

Earlier this month, July 13 to be exact, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige brought Apple Music Live to Washington Heights for a historic, one-night only, special affair at the venerable United Palace. The result was pure magic…

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Uptown Video: Que Viva La Republica 

The Dominican Republic has produced more Major League Baseball players than any country outside of the United States. Chris Myers tells the story of their impact on baseball. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Uptown Collective (@uptowncollectiv)…

Uptown Video: The Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance was in the words of Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. a “cultural revolution that rocked the United States.” And it most certainly was. The Harlem Renaissance represents an unparalleled outpouring of culture, artistry, and intellectual fervor.…

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Uptown Video: Thursdays with NoMAA – Tru Titanz

The indispensable Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) rebroadcast this awesome episode of Thursdays with NoMAA last night featuring the awesome Tru Titanz. Tru Titanz was founded by William Pozo in 2001 as a clothing line, music production, and events…

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Uptown Video: Tunnel Vision Artist Talk

Our very own Led Black talks with Nelson “cekis” Rivas, one of the artists the DOT, in collaboration with NoMAA, commissioned to paint the 191st Street Tunnel mural. Filmed at Locksmith Bar and Grill by Dyckman’s Diary. We invite…