The Stories Matter II: It’s Lit audio is up! Check it out in case you missed the stream.
Some quick notes:
- I mention Talib Kweli, and some of his ideas about art and activism. You can hear more here, from a lecture at Stanford.
- I briefly mention James Baldwin, and his thoughts on “writing while black.” From Notes of A Native Son.
- I mention the roots of the Asian American movement, its germination from the Yellow Power, Black Power, and Third World Liberation Front student movements.
- And I also drop some numbers about the demographics of New York City’s art scene.
- I kid that my parents were disappointed that I went into art, but they’re actually the best and super supportive.