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A gorgeous story about pickling and power by Mohan Fitzgerlad in Guernica.
Folklife Magazine is looking at the influence of black artists in music and fashion.
A difficult but important read on Emmett Till in The Atlantic.
I love this essay on language and translation by Alejandro Zambra in The Believer.
A reminder:
yr work is important whether u have the right accolades, agent, big five book contract, blue checkmark, famous friends, or live in the “right” place. the stories u hold inside like a sky aches for birds. that voice that whirs within yr imagination…don’t lose heart, my friends
Can’t tell you why Post Malone covering Brad Paisley is so good, but just listen for yourself:
My mantra for the new month: