Split this Rock
Richard Blanco pens a new poem for America, read his “Declaration for Inter-dependence” here.
Theater of War
Listen to actor Paul Giamatti and director Bryan Doerries discuss Antigone in Baltimore.
The New Yorker
Claudia Rankine on her project the Racial Imaginary Institute: “We’re spending a lot of energy just trying to stay human.”
Dream Defender
Aja Monet performed her powerful poem for thousands at the Women’s March on Washington, watch here.
Native Arts
The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation announced Joy Harjo will serve on the national non-profit’s Board of Directors.
The Return
What do you do when you cannot leave and cannot return? Hisham Matar’s memoir seeks answers in post-Gaddafi Libya.
BOMB Magazine
Danniel Schoonebeek’s Trébuchet positively reviewed: a reminder to revolt and to dissent.
Golden Thread
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh’s play to be produced in San Francisco: a fiercely funny dive into the absurdity of the immigrant experience.
NBCC Awards
Congratulations to the National Book Critics Circle 2016 Awards finalists, including our own Hisham Matar.
City of Bones
Kwame Dawes‘ new collection of poetry, City of Bones: A Testament, is out this week.