Black feminist theorist, activist and author, the beloved bell hooks (who preferred to spell her name lowercase in order to de-emphasize individualism) passed away today at the age of 69. As a pillar of the feminist movement as well as an inspiration for many, hooks created work (such as Ain’t I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism and Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center) that …
Equal parts political, creative, playful and practical, Mark Mothersbaugh and Beatie Wolfe’s Postcards for Democracy calls for tangible public interest and action in saving the USPS—an essential civic institution and fundamental element of the United States. Whether one sees it as sabotage or a misguided lack of funding, the demise of the postal service will lead to a catastrophic election, as millions around the country …
In step with protests unfolding across Pittsburgh, local creative agency HOUNDS launched an initiative called HARMONY that “aims to spread awareness concerning the various injustices Black people face, as well as inform others that we all have a part in putting an end to every form of racism and hate.” The HARMONY capsule bundle—released alongside a short film directed by Maxwell Shavers and Jordan Armstrong—comprises …
