Bullocks Wilshire was Los Angeles’ most deliriously art deco department store for generations. The store sold its last fancy gown and slice of coconut cream pie more than 25 years ago–but the building will be open again for visitors this weekend. The docent and self-guided tours sponsored by Southwestern Law School, which operates out of […]
In Her Words: Being Black in South Africa Vs. the U.S.
With July 4th behind us, we’re continuing to dive deeper into the nuanced questions of freedom. The American fantasy of “freedom” is far from lived experience. Our dear friend (and AMAZING writer!), Magogodi oaMphela Makhene, offers us a view inside her own experience–having grown up in South Africa–witnessing the inconsistencies and hypocrisies within the stories […]
Roots: Growing Up in East Germany
Some months ago I went to Chile. I was on the retreat that Garance and her amazing team organized for the Art of Self Discovery. For me, it turned out to be a look into the past. To my childhood, over thirty years ago. I grew up in East Germany during socialism times. Throughout the […]
Braided: A Visual Journey
As I wrote this piece, I desperately tried to recall the first time I saw myself with braids. It’s foggy, but one stand-out memory was the moment I saw Brandy. Growing up in Minnesota (which you can imagine lacked diversity), I remember my heart being so full seeing a Black girl who looked just like […]
The Escape of a Bath
You might remember the delightful Allison Baar from her poetry piece here. Well, we brought her back to wax and wane about her favorite escapism ritual… bathing. I am a believer in the power of the bath. I know it’s not for everyone–or so they think–but, I’m convinced they must not have tried the kind […]