#52: Take It or Leave It
#52: Take It or Leave It
A weekly drop of things I love
Take It or Leave It is a weekly highlight series for paid subscribers. Pretty much every Friday, I share a quick hit of things I’m loving.
Most of my writing is long-form and requires time for research between essays. Hopefully, this helps fill in the gaps for you with new finds (or things you want to revisit).
If not, all good. Take it or leave it ✌️
I’m excited to roll out a new essay soon. In the meantime, here are some Friday updates:
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A couple months ago, I teamed up with some wonderful writers to start Locked In — a private writing community for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color on Substack. Now, we’re providing a window into this community with a publication curated for readers and consumers who want to find more diverse voices. Learn more about
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In case you missed it, I started doing some local music writing. My latest story for Columbus Underground profiles J Rawls, a legendary producer and DJ who also works as an assistant professor of hip hop at The Ohio State University. We discussed his growing alongside hip hop, his vision for music education, and what hip hop has taught him. Tap below for the full story:
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