The Cypher

Weekly Roundup: Weekend Edition

And just like that, it’s fall, y’all. Here is a list of the things we’re reading, watching, listening to and looking out for this week. Get into it.

READ

You already know. Your favorite feminists’ favorite feminists have a YA book. Congratulations to Brittney, Chanel and Susana on the official publication of Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood. If you don’t have your copy, remedy that. They are currently on a book tour coming to a computer (virtual) or venue near you. Be on the look out for their next stops and check out this lovely write up of their first in person event in Brooklyn.

We are also celebrating Tabatha Brown’s #1 NYT Bestselling book Feeding the Soul. Grab a copy from your favorite independent bookstore here.

Nikki Giovanni on Rest, Love and Care.

Sonia Sanchez wins the Gish Prize.

Historians Keisha N. Blain and Kate Clifford Larson both have new books celebrating the life of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.  

WATCH

And the best 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards performance goes to…Tobe Nwigwe and Fat (Fye Fye). Love to see it.

Fake feminism or nah? Check out the docuseries, LulaRich, on Amazon Prime. Here’s a trailer.

LISTEN

Stacey Abrams has curated a collection of podcast episodes called Defending Our Democracy.  Check it out on Spotify.

Friend of CFC Melanye Price is guest host for this week’s episode of the I SEE U podcast, Race and the City.

LOOK

This Black Public Broadcasting Archive seems super dope.

Check out the full list of MacArthur Genius Grant recipients.