The Reading List: May 30, 2020
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Elizabeth
As you probably know, I have had anti-racism and racial justice on my mind a lot this week — and I know I’m not the only one! — and I thought these articles were useful, in addition to what I posted yesterday.
Larry Kramer was a giant in the AIDS activist space, and an incredible playwright, and the world will miss his voice. He was also a thorn in the side of many people — all in the name of equality and justice — and I loved this perspective from Anthony Fauci about a man who was both his friend and nemesis.
I frequently find myself down rabbit holes, and a few years ago, I went on like a 10-book bender about the start of the U.S. space program (and I have no regrets). I adored reading about the Mercury 7 and their wives, and as manned space travel is starting again, this is just awesome: “SpaceX and the New Meaning of Astronaut Wives.”
It should surprise none of you that I have several Junior League cookbooks at my apartment (many from southern churches, too), and they are gems. Vanity Fair agrees.
You know I am here for anything Mary-Kate & Ashley related.
Who wants to make me these healthy and unfussy cocktails?
And finally for some levity, I knew I was a Moira Rose.
Moira
I would be remiss at this time to only post fun links from the internet this week (though I will still do that). I (and the rest of the SFOL crew) stand in solidarity with #blacklivesmatter. This week, the police lynched a man in broad daylight. They shot an unarmed trans man. A few months ago, Breonna Taylor was killed in her sleep by police. Shortly before that, Ahmaud Arbery was gunned down on his daily run. We will say their names. We will organize, we will donate, we will show up. We will do all this knowing that as white women we will never know the pain of a country metaphorically and literally stepping on the necks of the people who built it.
As a professional fundraiser, it’s my natural inclination to tell you to speak with your money. I also know that at this time, many people’s financial situations are precarious. Here are 75 ways white people can show up at this time.
I loved this Runner’s World article about the experience of runners of color.
James Baldwin always, but James Baldwin now more than ever.
This incredible profile of a survivor of both the Holocaust and of COVID, written by SFOL favorite Rebecca Traister.
Like Shannon, I am a David Rose. But let’s be honest, I’m actually Moira.
Shannon
I know it’s been a very hard week for a lot of us, but especially for our brothers and sisters of color. I stand in solidarity with them and will continue to speak out against police brutality and the systemic racism that enables it. George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Trayvon Martin, Sandra Bland, Eric Garner, and so many others: may you rest in power.
If you are white and haven’t seen Elizabeth’s Anti-Racism Resources, I implore to take a look and continue to educate yourself.
A great read from Very Smart Brothas.
If you’re more inclined to mourn the loss of property than of human lives: please read this.
Christian Cooper on the viral video he unintentionally starred in.
Related: remember that racists do not just live in the South or rural areas.
Non-friendly reminder that Donald Trump is the real looter.
In less serious news:
Is anyone seriously going to watch the Lance Armstrong documentary? Once an asshole, always an asshole.
On online workouts. I’ve really been struggling with at-home workouts (…because they suck) and I don’t want to sweat profusely in my kitchen.
I have been taking midday showers during quarantine and…I don’t hate it.
A history of yogurt might not sound fascinating but…it is.
The New York Times style guide for substitutions when the president of the United States lies.
I also took the Schitt’s Creek quiz and I got David Rose. However, I strongly identify with Stevie as she loves wine and sarcasm, and hates most people.
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