Contributing writer
Najya S. Gause
Latest Content
Reflecting on the Sweetness of Girlhood with Safia Elhillo
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In her poems, Elhillo questions her family’s history and culture while reminiscing about the sweetness of her childhood.
Foods that Feel Like Home
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The way I can taste the Earth in every bitter bite. How could it not feel like home?
‘The Hair Tales’ Premiere Review: Black Women’s Stories of Trauma and Joy
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Despite the fact that trauma is ever-present in the hair stories of many Black women, “The Hair Tales” does a commendable job of displaying the joy that inevitably shines through.
‘90 Proof’ Single Review: Smino and J. Cole are Back at it Again
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The track’s cover art depicts a mean wince on Smino’s face, contrasting the silky and smooth-sounding song with a beautiful portrayal of Smino’s outlook on love — sometimes it’s hard to swallow.
Pi’erre Bourne Concert Review: ‘Good Movie World Tour’ at Boston’s House of Blues
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The immaculate vibe was evident as strangers could be spotted dancing and singing the words to each other, lost in the magic of Pi’erre’s beats.