writer, journalist, and soon to be author. ideas columnist @ time. texas forever, chicago for now. words in npr, bloomberg opinion, essence, marie claire, the daily beast, and more.
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"In the spiritual language that shaped the story, the film had already been anointed. And in Hoodoo tradition, an anointing carries more weight than a trophy—because while awards are temporary, ancestral recognition endures."
My #Oscars review for @time.com
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Happy First Day of Spring!
My EBONY Magazine debut went live on the Black origins of astrocartography, and the Black astrocartographers who are at the forefront! In 1969, EBONY made history as of the first Black publications to feature Black astrologers.

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“The protection given to Paul by the network was not bestowed upon Rachel Lindsay, who made history as the first Black woman to lead The Bachelorette.“
I wrote Taylor Frankie Paul, The Bachelorette, and how ABC enabled her behaviors for sheknows.com
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Rep. Al Green was holding a sign that reads "Black People Aren't Apes" at the #SOTU:
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The Oscars rivalry between Sinners and One Battle After Another shows how Hollywood still struggles to recognize the full power of Black storytelling, writes Taylor Crumpton.
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After years of racial controversies, The Bachelorette dropped the ball in its resuscitation attempt.
This two-hour in-person master with @taylorcrumpton.bsky.social is next Monday! Writers will discuss instances of pop culture that are important to them and come away with strategies for criticizing pop culture in the form of an essay.
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This two-hour in-person master with @taylorcrumpton.bsky.social is next Monday! Writers will discuss instances of pop culture that are important to them and come away with strategies for criticizing pop culture in the form of an essay.
www.storystudiochicago.org/classes/clas...
#chicagowriters
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Pop culture is power, and power needs to be critiqued by those who are impacted by it. Students will discuss instances of pop culture that are important to them and come away with strategies for…
At this year’s IIJ freelance conference, hear from editors and writers like Meena Thiruvengadam, Lale Arikoglu, @taylorcrumpton.bsky.social, and @soleilho.com on how to find anchor clients on the culture, travel, style and food beats.
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It’s still possible to get paid for reporting on food, style, culture, travel and wellness! Learn from journalists like @taylorcrumpton.bsky.social, contributor to @thebarbedwire.com, at this year’s IIJ Freelance Conference: theiij.com/sessions-26
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Pop culture is power, and power needs to be critiqued by those who are impacted by it. Students will discuss instances of pop culture that are important to them and come away with strategies for criti...
Pop culture is power, and power needs to be critiqued by those who are impacted by it. Students will discuss instances of pop culture that are important to them and come away with strategies for criti...
