Uptown Bourgeois
Uptown Bourgeois is a podcast hosted by author and blogger Jefferey Spivey. In each episode, he'll dissect everything from the latest fashion craze to the absurdities of everyday life to critical social issues. This is a safe space that often flows seamlessly between comedic and poignant moments. Episodes will be loaded weekly (and sometimes more often). Listen today!
Episodes
March 15, 2019 • 2 mins
The Roots are set to perform their 1999 album, Things Fall Apart, in full.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief50Sign up for the Color Brief newsletter here: http://bit.ly/colorbriefsignupFollow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back Monday for another Color Brief.
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March 14, 2019 • 2 mins
JAY-Z and Beyoncé are set to receive GLAAD’s Vanguard Award for their work as LGBTQ allies.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief49Sign up for the Color Brief newsletter here: http://bit.ly/colorbriefsignupFollow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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March 13, 2019 • 2 mins
Natasha Rothwell toplines a new Netflix comedy film produced by Tina Fey.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief48Sign up for the Color Brief newsletter here: http://bit.ly/colorbriefsignupFollow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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March 12, 2019 • 2 mins
Ballroom legend Hector Xtravaganza gets his due.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief47Sign up for the Color Brief newsletter here: http://bit.ly/colorbriefsignupFollow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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March 11, 2019 • 2 mins
Us will screen at Howard University two days before its wide release.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief46Sign up for the Color Brief newsletter here: http://bit.ly/colorbriefsignupFollow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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March 8, 2019 • 2 mins
The Queen of Soul resurfaces in Amazing Grace, a long-lost concert film.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief45Follow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back Monday for another Color Brief.
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March 8, 2019 • 2 mins
A large group of rap heavyweights band together in support of the First Amendment.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief44Follow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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March 6, 2019 • 1 min
Desus & Mero find success after Viceland.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief43Follow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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March 5, 2019 • 1 min
Ava DuVernay’s Netflix series about the Central Park Five debuts May 31.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief42Follow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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March 5, 2019 • 2 mins
Solange returns with an album-length tribute to Houston.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief41Follow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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March 1, 2019 • 1 min
John Legend highlights 5 activists in a new YouTube miniseries.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief40Follow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back Monday for another Color Brief.
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February 28, 2019 • 2 mins
Ms. Janet announces a 15-date Las Vegas residency.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief39Follow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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February 27, 2019 • 1 min
Malik Yoba returns to the series where it all started. Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief38Follow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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February 26, 2019 • 1 min
Zendaya has just become Lancôme’s youngest global ambassador.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief37Follow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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February 26, 2019 • 2 mins
Black Panther scores 3 Oscars and Spike Lee wins his long overdue first trophy.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief36Follow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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February 22, 2019 • 1 min
Idris Elba is slated to host the March 9 episode of SNL.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief35Follow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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February 21, 2019 • 1 min
The Carters got everyone talking with a pre-taped acceptance speech. Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief34Follow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color, subscribe, and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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February 21, 2019 • 19 mins
I'm revisiting some of my favorite podcast episodes from the last 2 years.Before launching the Color Brief, I dabbled in longer themed episodes. This one, On Loving and Leaving New York, was a big listener favorite. Revisit my reflections of the Big Apple.Read the original essay that inspired the episode here: http://bit.ly/UBnewyork
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February 20, 2019 • 1 min
Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya are both in talks to join the cast of Jesus Was My Homeboy.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief33Follow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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February 20, 2019 • 1 min
An SNLveteran steps out on his own.Read the brief here: http://bit.ly/ColorBrief32Follow Uptown Bourgeois on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on creators of color and come back tomorrow for another Color Brief.
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