What’s the best playlist for the month of September this year? We think songs of determination, encouragement, strength and joy feel right. Dandelion Chandelier correspondent and resident DJ Julie Chang Murphy has created a perfect playlist of music for the month of September. Find it on Spotify here. Stand up. Set your goals. Press play. And feel September.
Since work-from-home and work-outside-the-office seem poised to become long-term (maybe permanent) features of our existence, we think it’s time to get schooled on how to ensure that we can get our work done from the great outdoors. Whether it’s our backyard, a rooftop terrace, our favorite beach or a tent in the mountains, how can we access the internet effectively and find a WiFi hotspot when working outdoors? Our ace tech correspondent Tomas White has answers.
Thanks to the Black Lives Matter movement, this is a moment when many people are earnestly seeking to learn more about how black people experience life in America. And there are several ways to do that effectively. One is through poetry. Our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has gathered a list of some of the best and most iconic poems written by leading black and African-American poets. Here you will find voices from many generations of writers, including some who are creating brilliant work today. Any one of these would be perfect poems to read right now to better understand Black Lives Matter and the African-American experience. And to celebrate the laureates who give voice to our community, which is still too often unheard.
What’s the best playlist to listen to for the month of August in this incredible summer of 2020? Dandelion Chandelier correspondent and resident DJ Julie Chang Murphy has created a perfect playlist of music for the month of August. Our personal favorite is track number 4. Find it on Spotify here. Add some ice to your drink. Press play. And feel August.
Wondering who the most influential African-American interior designers are right now, and how to find an exceptional black design professional for your next project? Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has done the research, and now she’s sharing the names and recent work of the top black interior designers to know right now.
