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Robert Jones, Jr.’s The Prophets Is a Refreshing New Take on the Great American Novel

January 12, 2021Lydia Livingston Leave a Comment

If you follow any bookstagrammers on social media, then you’re likely aware that The Prophets ($27) by Robert Jones, Jr. is already one of the most highly anticipated books of the year. Centered on two enslaved men who are in… Continue Reading →

Leslie Odom Jr.’s Moving “Wait For It” Performance Applies to Election Day in a Big Way

November 3, 2020Lydia Livingston Leave a Comment

On Broadway, Leslie Odom Jr. would deliver a compelling rendition of Hamilton‘s “Wait For It” on stage night after night. As Aaron Burr, he expressed the need to move carefully and resist risk. In 2020, however, Odom’s performance of the… Continue Reading →