The Reading List: June 27, 2020
Moira
Christine Pride’s “Letter to my White Friends” on Cup of Jo this week was a really heartfelt and helpful read, for those of us navigating how to show up for our Black friends, not just in this cultural moment, but moving forward.
Liesl Von Trapp issues a social media apology for consorting with Rolf.
I want to go to a drive-in. And not just to do horny teenager stuff.
Whatever we felt about this season of Insecure (not my favorite but still one of my favorite shows), the fashion was on point.
Haruki Murakami on learning how to run.
On the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone.
Elizabeth
I also planned to link the 5 Things I Want to Tell My White Friends from Cup of Jo, so consider this a second plea to read it.
This piece in the New York Times about reparations is one of the most compelling things I’ve ever read. (Psst, it’s by the same author - Nikole Hannah-Jones - that wrote the 1619 Project).
Finally, to those of you that reached out to me following the sudden death of my goodest girl, Taffy — there aren’t enough words in the world to say how grateful I am that I’ve had this support this week. Hug your fur babies tight, and if you’re so inclined, raise a toast to mine!
Shannon
Friendly reminder that “black-on-black crime” is a racial canard.
I haven’t watched Jon Stewart’s new movie yet but I did enjoy this NYT profile of him.
Please stop measuring Black lives by their perceived whiteness.
This searing essay begins with, “I have rape-colored skin” and only gets better from there.
On a lighter note, please enjoy this interview with Caroline Hirons, “the most powerful woman in skin care.”
