Crocs + Quiet Storm + Bronny + OutKast

also, duh: 'diverse' movies make 💰

Hi from Los Angeles. Trying a new format. Once a week: ridiculously relevant reccos. This week there’s a cultural history of Crocs. Some behind-the-scenes stuff with the Golden Globe Globe and Grammy-winning (and Oscar nominated) singer/songwriter, Andra Day. There’s a new, moody, vibes-y neo-soulful, all-day playlist (created by me). And a thing about “urban lit” era authors experiencing American Fiction. Also: links to juicy stories about Netflix’s One Day, Apple+’s Manhunt, a pop star I’m tired of, a graphic memoir I’m starving for, Black people getting the hell out of Austin, and Bronny James tuning out “Circo Loco.” Bonus round? Enjoying OutKast — with caviar. Paid member: please ready yourself for the new-ish

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