“The Shadow King” by Maaza Mengiste
Set against the backdrop of Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia in the late 1930s, The Shadow King follows the…
The Rot At America’s Core
We've never really reckoned with our past, never really looked America's original sin in the face. And this is what it gets us.
The Arts As Essential Services
If we're serious about creating robust futures, then the arts can't be an afterthought.
How We Start
Since so much of what happens is beyond our control, it's worth focusing on the one thing we can.
What I Say vs. What I Do
Exploring the gap between the person I tell myself I want to be and the person I am.
Our Service To Others
On success powered by personal fulfillment, lasting relationships and service to others.
Afropessimism?
An introduction to a dispiriting, but important, framework for understanding Black suffering.
Let’s Be Intentional About Supporting Black & Brown Arts Institutions
This year was one of focusing on what's really important. Let's continue that as we enter this season of support for our arts & culture organizations, especially our Black and Brown ones.
Thanks-giving
Cultivate that attitude of gratitude all year 'round. Not just on Turkey Day.
All About That Archive
On the role, work and importance of Black archives
The COVID-19 Writers Project
I'm honored to have been invited to be part of a community documentation project on how the pandemic was experienced here in NYC.
I’ve Joined The Newsletter Game
Announcing an extension of my work observing contemporary culture and the Black artists, activists, scholars and creators who are driving it forward.