TueDo List: Daisy Jones + Crafty Chicas + Elevating Black Women Authors
From supporting writers to crowdsourced backpack recs, we've got you covered
THIS WEEK
📖 READ: The life-changing question Katherine May wants you to ask yourself: “What soothes you?” The unimaginable horror of not settling your student loan debt until you’re 91. A new generation discovers Judy Blume. Susan Glasser reflects on the future of women in politics, as 1992-barrier-buster Dianne Feinstein gets ready to bid the Senate adieu. Jenny Odell’s Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock.
👀 LOOK: Eye-candy from fashion historians via #FridayNightFrills. The rise of “color as content” for a new wave of Millennial women artists. This Jane Fonda interview is 😭.
🎧 LISTEN: The National is mining memories. The Ringer’s 60 Songs That Explain the ‘90s podcast goes deep on “Torn” and the whole back catalog.
🤣 LOL: Your morning manifestation from Anna Przy. Like a dog park, but for men. This 👀 kicker in Nikki Giovanni’s “Housecleaning.” Christopher Atkins woos the women of the Pop Culture Preservation Society.
📺 WATCH:
Thursday: Alaska Daily, Season 2, with Hilary Swank as a disgraced New York reporter rebuilding her life in Anchorage (ABC, Hulu).
Friday: Daisy Jones & The Six, the Reese Witherspoon-produced series about the mysterious breakup of a fictional 1970s band, based on the best-selling novel (Amazon Prime Video).
Monday: Perry Mason, Season 2, starring Matthew Rhys (HBO).
Anytime: Body Parts. Jane Fonda and others spill about filming all those Hollywood nude and sex scenes (iTunes, GooglePlay).
STORY: 7 Ways We Can Support Black Women Writers Now
By Angela Bronner
The most direct way to support Black women writers is to buy yourself a book. But here are seven other ways you can elevate Black authors, poets, and artists, which you may not have considered.
Word of Mouth: As analog as this sounds, it really does work on so many levels. This was how things went “viral” before social media. I remember when Waiting To Exhale by Terry McMillan came out in 1992. Not only were Black women talking this book up — in church, in sorority meetings, at work — but that iconic cover by Black artist Synthia Saint James was everywhere, raising her profile as well. If you love an author, talk them up to friends and fam. And if you really love them…
TN10: Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica
Your Age: 58
Basic bio: Kathy Cano-Murillo (a.k.a. The Crafty Chica™) describes herself as a “professional hyper-creative.” She makes a living by sharing Latina culture and creativity via her blog posts on handmade art, crafts, recipes, home decor, travel, storytelling, entrepreneurship and more. Kathy’s latest projects include editing a new book and designing a collection of greeting cards.
Beyond the bio: I worked so hard to accomplish my goals early on, only to discover there is still so much time left to accomplish new goals. I also learned it is never too late to elevate my mindset, change habits, and break unhealthy generational cycles. Celebrate where/who I am right now because everything is temporary. And how wonderful it is to keep an open mind to learn new things and meet new people!
What makes you a grown-ass lady? It is never too late to learn how to have boundaries!…
#GENXAPPROVED: Question of the Week
ICYMI, last week we launched #GenXApproved, our newest feature on The TueNight Social where folks can crowdsource recommendations, tips, and resources from other grown-ass womxn in our community.
This week Lynn, over at GOLD Comedy, needs our help: She’s looking for a backpack that checks a few boxes.
🤔 ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION! If you’re a premium subscriber, you can learn how to submit your questions here or head straight to the new section to chime in with your recommendations.
Carry on, TueNighters!
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