The Evolution of Black Bookstores
21st century Black booksellers bring activism and business together in a way that skirts the debates of their predecessors; to them, the work is all of a piece.
The Indypendent
Jessica Max Stein
A review of Dean Spade’s new book: Love in a F*cked-Up World.
Alexis Pauline’s new biography of Audre Lorde re-envisions the life story of the legendary “Black lesbian feminist poet warrior mother.”
Hellen Keller’s Forgotten Radicalism
There’s more to Helen Keller than her inspiring story of overcoming serious physical disabilities.
Advice for Allies: 10 Tips for Well-Meaning Straight People
We in the LGBTQ+ community are so grateful for your solidarity this Pride month, especially in the midst of…
Fighting the Man at 30,000 Feet and Winning
How airline stewardesses fought sexism and unionized their profession.
Richard Fierro Is a Hero, but Let’s Not Overlook LGBTQ+ Activists Doing the Work
The public’s enthusiasm for a straight savior in the Colorado Springs Nightclub mass shooting says a lot about who we are able to see as heroes.
A Charles Dickens Classic Recast in 21st Century Appalachia
Barbara Kingsolver reimagines David Copperfield set in modern-day Appalachia wracked by the opioid crisis.
An 11-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl reminds us of the humanity of people who flee their homelands seeking safety and a better life.
ACT-UP and Win: A Riveting Account of NYC Activism During the AIDS Crisis
Sarah Schulman’s recently released political history shines light on AIDS activism that often goes unrecognized.