by Charles March III As soon as I heard the tense air emit from the brass instrument during the bittersweet symphony intro of the first episode, coupled with the drone footage or other artificial but artistic rendition of Chicago’s proverbial X’s & O’s street grid system juxtaposed behind the eponymous title, all of my senses … Continue reading An Existential Review of Showtime’s: The Chi
Black Venus Flytrap by Jeanetta Rich I met Jeanetta at a poetry slam (give or take six years ago) and was amazed how she naturally commanded the stage with her grace. Of course, this body of poetry didn’t miss a beat. Black Venus Flytrap explores sexuality, heartbreak, growing up, and coming to love your blackness, … Continue reading Black Venus Flytrap
by Keana Aguila Labra Natalie reminds me of a song that should have been longer, that’s how good it is. The reader is immediately sucked into Keana’s heavy imagery and meticulous style of words as she expresses her love and heartbreak. This is a walk down memory lane you’d want to take while learning to … Continue reading Natalie
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