Led Black
Appears in 27 Episodes
Black and Blanco All The Way Live From Washington Heights - Recorded on November 11, 2025
This is Uptown Collective's first LIVE Black and Blanco episode, recorded on November 11, 2025.Led and Octavio dive into a wide-ranging conversation that spans from th...
Status Quo Democrats, It's Time For You To Go
In this episode of Uptown Voices, Led Black and Octavio Blanco discuss the recent historic election of Zohran Mamdani in New York City, reflecting on the implications ...
Bridging Creativity and Community: The Project Feel Journey
In this episode, Led Black and Octavio Blanco engage with Anthony Alvarez, co-founder of Project Feel, discussing the impact of their work in the community, particular...
The Rise of the Mamdani Tsunami - Black & Blanco #7
In this episode of Uptown Voices, Led and Octavio discuss a range of topics including current events, political dynamics, community issues, and the influence of hip-ho...
James Lee: O.G. Washington Heights Restauranteur
In this episode of Uptown Voices, Led Black and Octavio Blanco sit down with James Lee, the proprietor of 181/Cabrini, to discuss the evolution of nightlife and the re...
Black and Blanco: All Those in Favor of Artificial Intelligence say, "Aye!"
In this episode of Black & Blanco on the Uptown Voices podcast, hosts Led Black and Octavio Blanco discuss various topics including the upcoming NOMAA exhibit, the imp...
Preserving Harlem: A Conversation with Claudette Brady, executive director of Save Harlem Now!
SummaryIn this episode of Uptown Voices, hosts Octavio Blanco and Led Black engage with Claudette Brady, the executive director of Save Harlem Now. The conversation ex...
Black and Blanco: The Ted Cruz Debacle
Summary:In this episode of Uptown Voices, hosts Led Black and Octavio Blanco celebrate the 20th episode milestone, reflecting on their journey and the importance of co...
Revitalizing West Harlem: WHAA's Michael Palma Discusses The Role of Arts in Our Community
In this episode of the Uptown Voices podcast, Led Black and Octavio Blanco sit down with Michael Palma Mir, the executive director of the West Harlem Arts Alliance. Th...
Black and Blanco: Top Films to Watch at the NY Latino Film Festival
SummaryIn this episode, Led Black and Octavio Blanco discuss the significance of the New York Latino Film Festival, highlighting its role in showcasing Latino talent a...
Black and Blanco Special Edition: Implications of the Charlie Kirk Assassination
Join Led Black and Octavio Blanco as they engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the current state of race relations in America. This episode delves into the rece...
Objectionable Art? Uptown Artist, Felipe Galindo, Weighs in on Censorship in the Trump Age
In this compelling episode of Uptown Voices, we delve into the political challenges and censorship faced by artists, featuring the renowned Felipe Galindo, also known ...
Marco Shalma, the Visionary Behind the Uptown Night Market and the Latin Food Fest Has Big Dreams
In this episode of Uptown Voices, join hosts Led Black and Octavio Blanco as they dive into a vibrant conversation with Marco Shalma, the visionary behind the Uptown N...
Black and Blanco: Spread Love, it's the Uptown Way!
In this episode of Uptown Voices, hosts Led Black and Octavio Blanco discuss the importance of community, culture, and the arts in Uptown. They reflect on their person...
25 Years of Audacity, Tenacity and Growth for Calixto Chinchilla & the New York Latino Film Festival
As the New York Film Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in September, Calixto Chinchilla, who founded the premiere showcase of Latinx motion pictures in New York...
Housing Attorney Ellery Ireland: In Real Estate, as in Life, Complexity is a Tool of Power
Uptown housing attorney Ellery Ireland has represented tenants across the city as they battle landlords. He joins Led and Octavio to discuss what it takes to fight aga...
Black and Blanco: Led and Octavio Chop it up
Led and Octavio chop it up about their feelings about the podcast, how things are going in the neighborhood, Leo season... and a lot more. No guests, just the hosts of...
Carmen De La Rosa: A Passionate Advocate for Justice, Profoundly Shaped by her Heritage
CIty Council representative Carmen De La Rosa joins Led and Octavio on the Uptown Voices podcast for a wide ranging conversation. In this episode we learn about her or...
@artbydario represents our vibrant uptown culture. His muse: everyday life in the hood.
@artbydario draws vibrant scenes celebrating life in the beloved Uptown neighborhood where he grew up. His images are vibrant representations of what many of us walk p...
A congregation reinvents itself while a community reels from another loss
Johanna Garcia, a member of the Save Fort Washington Collegiate Church, now rebranded as The Fort Washington Community Church, joins Led and Octavio to discuss what th...