PinnedHow Billy Porter Will RUIN the James Baldwin BiopicIn 2023, Billy Porter announced he’s co-writing, co-producing, and lead acting in a forthcoming biopic about the famed writer, James…Apr 11, 2024Apr 11, 2024
PinnedWhy Palestinian and Black Liberation Is ConnectedSince October 7th and the increased violence against Palestinians, it’s important to reorient ourselves in the longstanding history of…Nov 1, 2023A response icon5Nov 1, 2023A response icon5
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PinnedOn Signing My First Book DealOnly a few months ago, my outlook on the creative and art world was bleak. I was in muddy waters with my manuscript that had been on…Nov 3, 2021A response icon1Nov 3, 2021A response icon1
PinnedPublished inMomentumThe History and Power of Queer Black FriendshipsFour legendary creative collaborationsFeb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021
How to Master The Writing Residency ApplicationWhen I first started applying for residencies, every deadline felt like a chaotic scramble. Every application seemed to have so many parts…May 8May 8
Was Malcolm X Bisexual?For the past two weeks, I've been researching various allegations about how Malcolm X, the famed revolutionary and orator from the Civil…May 13, 2024May 13, 2024
Was James Baldwin Sexist?In the past weeks, I’ve been researching and posting a lot about James Baldwin. 2024 is Baldwin’s 100th birthday, which means the questions…May 7, 2024May 7, 2024
James Baldwin and Malcolm X… Soulmates of the Revolution?In 1961, Malcolm X and James Baldwin engaged in a radio-broadcasted discussion about the state of Black progress, nonviolence, and racial…Apr 22, 2024Apr 22, 2024
