MTA Urges Public To Stay Alert
The MTA has posted an informative public service announcement produced by the NYPD, warning customers to “Stay Alert” and safeguard their personal electronic devices when riding the subway. Read more
Road To The Super Bowl XLVI Pt 2: Key Players
Not sure who is who, when it comes to this Sunday’s Big Game. We Break it down for you. Photos and all.
Your Primer to Super Bowl XLVI
Written By Erica L. Drayton
Have a sudden interest in the biggest game of the year. This is one of the most anticipated match-ups in a while. If your want to know more about Super Bowl XLVI than who is playing at half time. Here is a quick primer on the game.
New Author on The Block: Sujeiry Gonzalez on Love Trips
Sujeiry Gonzales celebrated the publication of her first book at Apt78 last week. In the course of a busy week publicizing her collection of love anecdotes, this Uptown media mogul took a few minutes out of her day to answer a few questions about love, her own stumbles, what you can get out of her book.
Etta James (1938-2012)
Legendary R&B Artist Etta James, Passes Away at 73.
by Melique Williams
I don’t remember exactly when it was that I first heard the smokey voice of Ms. Etta James, but it was at a very young age. Being from a southern based family, the blues, soul and rock and roll by African American artists were all I heard. It was in my DNA. As I got older and entered High School and began to look for others who shared my tastes in music, I found it quite difficult, many of my peer were not even aware of who Etta James was, what her songs were, not even an understanding of the genre and meaning behind her career accomplishments. I felt like I was on an island all by myself with no one to share this gift of music with.
