Our September 2021 edition of Now Playing has everything you need to kick back and relax: music, murder, and weird sports.
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Steven Espada Dawson’s August issue poem “A River is a Body Running” paints the tender horrors of addiction in vivid hues. Here he shares just one thing about the piece.
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In June we were busy promoting our Summertime issue for Black voices, and in July we were on vacation—that means we have a lot of catching up to do! Help us celebrate the latest accomplishments from our contributors and staff.
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Ariele Le Grand’s August issue flash “The Lines You Cross” allows the reader to experience a long span of time in a very short space. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.
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Kristina Ten’s August issue story “When It’s Over (No-Tears Shampoo)” is a Bounty® of words that will fill you with Joy® and Cheer®. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.
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Need a soundtrack for your next Lyft ride? Our August 2021 edition of Now Playing has you covered. Check out these music and podcast recommendations from our contributors!
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To celebrate our Summertime issue for Black voices, contributor Helena Baptiste shared what summer means to her.
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To celebrate our Summertime issue for Black voices, we asked our contributors about their favorite summer outfits. Such chic writers!
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To celebrate our Summertime issue for Black voices, we asked our contributors what they’re reading this summer. Get ready to add to your TBR pile!
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To celebrate our Summertime issue for Black voices, we asked our contributors about their most memorable summer jobs. Let’s get to work!
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To celebrate our Summertime issue for Black voices, we asked our contributors how the season inspires their writing. Let’s put pen to paper! Or hands to keyboard—whatever works.
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To celebrate our Summertime issue for Black voices, we asked our contributors what they hope to do this summer. How do your plans compare?
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To celebrate our Summertime issue for Black voices, we asked our contributors to tell us about their favorite picnic foods. Grab a basket and spread out your blanket!
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Our ☀️SUMMERTIME☀️ issue for Black voices is finally here! In celebration, we asked our contributors to share some of their favorite summer jams, and we compiled them into a playlist to keep you dancing all season.
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The simple truth is that summer is just different for Black folx.
Obviously, there are activities that translate over cultural lines: swimming, barbecues (I call them cookouts), time off school, beach, all the things that we as a collective society longed for last year—the year of loss, in so many ways.
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