UPTOWN Magazine

07/21/2025

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Malcolm-Jamal Warner 🕊️

Today, we say goodbye to a beloved artist, a powerful voice, and a man whose presence left an indelible mark on generations.

From his iconic role as Theo Huxtable in The Cosby Show to his work as a poet, director, and musician, Malcolm-Jamal Warner brought truth, depth, and heart to everything he touched. His talent went beyond the screen — he inspired with his words, uplifted with his music, and carried himself with grace, purpose, and quiet strength.

He reminded us that Black excellence comes in many forms — thoughtful, creative, and full of soul.

Thank you, Malcolm, for the laughter, the lessons, and the legacy. You will be missed, but your light lives on.

07/11/2025

Ottawa is quietly turning up the heat with chic château stays, Indigenous cultural adventures, spa retreats, and a dining scene that rivals the best.

Ottawa is quietly turning up the heat with chic château stays, Indigenous cultural adventures, spa retreats, and a dining scene that rivals the best.

06/26/2025

For your viewing and wanderlust pleasure, UPTOWN’s Jason Gordon discusses travel news, as well as, vacation ideas and tips for this summer with PIX11's Arrianee LeBeau and Kendis Gibson!

06/19/2025

✊🏾 Today we honor Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward justice. Let’s celebrate Black history, culture, and the continued fight for equity.

Photo: Thomas Wilson

06/15/2025

✊🏾 Black fathers matter.

🫡 Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, pops, pas, uncles, bonus dads, and father figures!

Photo: Greta Hoffman

06/12/2025

💔 In Loving Memory of Ananda Lewis 💔

Today, we remember the radiant light that was Ananda Lewis — a trailblazer, truth-teller, and source of strength and inspiration for so many. From her time as a beloved host of BET's Teen Summit to her fearless advocacy for wellness, women, and justice, Ananda lived with passion, purpose, and authenticity.

She wasn’t just an MTV VJ or a host of her eponymous talk show — she was a voice for a generation, a friend we felt we knew, and a woman who never backed down from speaking her truth. Her warmth, intelligence, and resilience touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her or simply watching her shine.

Rest in power, Ananda. You made a difference. You mattered. And you will never be forgotten. 🕊️🖤

06/11/2025

The murders of YouTuber Finny Da Legend and his wife Tanisha Finley were captured on a livestream, as they were enjoying Las Vegas.

06/10/2025

🛫 UPTOWN’s Jason Gordon appeared live on New York’s PIX11 this afternoon to provide travel news, vacation ideas, and tips for this summer! 🛬

✈️ The travel conversation will continue on the PIX11+ series Kandid with Kendis next month. 🏝️

06/10/2025

R&B singer Muni Long opens up about how her health battles impact her performances, while walking the 2025 BET Awards red carpet.

06/10/2025

The 2025 Black Boaters Summit is expanding to new shores, setting sail in Detroit, Washington, D.C., and Long Island, NY beginning June 15, with a mission to make space, make memories, and make history.

Discover Boating’s annual Black Boaters Summit is a multi-city celebration of culture, community, and open water. See you at the marina!

06/10/2025

💃🏾🕺🏾J’ouvert Morning for the 2025 Caribana Tabanca in Barbuda 🎭

It’s a truly majestic experience to be among Black people enjoying themselves unapologetically in a Black country. 🇦🇬

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06/09/2025

🕊️ Rest in Power, Sly Stone (1943–2025)

🎶We lost a true icon. Sly Stone changed music forever — blending funk, soul, rock, and psychedelia into something bold, beautiful, and unmistakably his own. Through Sly and the Family Stone, he gave us unity, groove, and a message that still matters: “I am no better and neither are you / We are the same whatever we do.”

His sound broke boundaries. His spirit moved generations.

Thank you, Sly, for the rhythm, the revolution, and the reminder that we’re all “everyday people.”