Everything is burning
On my mind
It’s been a heavy week and being in a newsroom makes it hard to disconnect from stories of tragedy and fear and destruction. Reading poetry is an empowering alternative.
The Palace by Iranian-American poet Kaveh Akbar
Read the full interactive poem with illustrations published in The New Yorker.
What I’m noting
Reading up about the US & Iran //
How to donate to Australian bushfire relief: give money, watch for scams, and think long term // If you want do more than just watch the devastation happening in Australia, this article gives some direction.
International NGOs can help dismantle development's 'white gaze’ // Development has suffered from white savior complex for a long time. Population Works Africa wants to change that.
Red at the Bone // Currently reading this beautiful book about two families and the ways in which the various generations come to terms with a teenage pregnancy and how identity, race, class and education all play a role in how they grapple with that event. My description won’t do it justice, but I recommend it.
Making Art is Good for Your Health // Six things you need to know to kick-start a creative art habit that’ll help your mind and body
That’s it for me. Send me what you’re noting and have a good weekend!
— Nesima