Ear Candy January 31, 2023
Curated by Meg Birmingham
For me Lost in the Supermarket by The Clash reminds me of how it feels to not be connected to others. Every time I revisit (what I lovingly call) Vintage Punk it’s a song I come back to over and over again.
“I’m all lost in the supermarket
I can no longer shop happily
I came in here for that special offer
A guaranteed personality”
We can consider this the KAOS edition of Too Dope Not to Share, but since I haven’t officially finished the Netflix series I can’t claim to be Geeking Out about it. Instead, what is shared this week will be closely related to Mythology, ancient studies, and...
Chorus of the CaptainsToday we honor our three captainsFor their actions and impact inA time of uncertainty and needThey’ve taken the lead,Exceeding all expectations and limitations,Uplifting their communities and neighborsAs leaders, healers and educators.Read the whole poem here....
Da’juantay Wynter, alumnus of the Grants Advisory Board for Youth, shares a remarkable journey from a Popeyes manager at 17 to a sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis. Battling family responsibilities and poverty, Da’juantay reflects on the unexpected twists, emphasizing the transformative power of education....
“Be willing to go all out, in pursuit of your dream. Ultimately it will pay off. You are more powerful than you think you are.”...