Live from Planet Woke

On a morning that was remarkable in no other way, the famous sports star stared into the bathroom mirror, into his own face, and the huge problem hovering above it.  A kinky revolution had sprouted atop his head as he’d slept. A tiny 2-inch Afro now stood triumphantly...

The Fare

You’re 15 minutes away and the meeting is starting. You’re the only one waiting and step closer to the sidewalk. You hold your hand towards heaven. Make eye contact with the next cab driver staring in your direction-a few years older, bearded like you, slightly fairer...

Hank Williams: Tech is hard for even the most talented African Americans

“Market makers,” wrote American entrepreneur and technologist Hank Williams shortly before he died, “are the folks that help new young companies and entrepreneurs by providing insight, mentoring, capital and relationships. “This part of the tech world is driven by all...

San Francisco voters reject proposition to restrict Airbnb rentals

Published on The Guardian Airbnb has claimed “a victory for the middle class” in San Francisco after voters rejected proposals to restrict short-term vacation rentals.The campaign over Proposition F, or the “Airbnb initiative”, represented a characteristic split...

Creative Writing

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Journalism & Interviews

Yvonne Fly Onakeme Etaghenes Nigerian Dyke Holy Text

Queer Questions is a series of short Q&A’s with writers featured in The Black Futurist Projects: New Queer Black reading and performance on July 6th. Check out the Facebook event page for more info and to RSVP. Yvonne Fly Onakeme Etaghene is an Ijaw and Urhobo...

Southern Living: Richmond, VA

I'm sitting beside a bridge, beside a canal close to the James River, a paperback Cometbus beside me, the sun setting while the Silversun Pickups crank out a set about 20 feet across the water. On the benches near me are young families and old people-others who...