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Morgan Jerkins is a New York Times bestselling author who covers culture at the Cut, The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, and ELLE, among many others. She is a two-time National Magazine Award winner and a Forbes 30 under 30 alumna in media.

  1. breakout
    The Actor Bringing Harlem to BroadwayKara Young reflects on the politics of performance.
  2. encounter
    Braiding Her Way Onto BroadwayNana Mensah brings a determined hairdresser to life in Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
  3. encounter
    Michelle Buteau Shrinks for No OneThe comedian’s new show is as refreshingly sincere as the essay collection it’s based on.
  4. remembrances
    Tina Turner, Queen of the RebrandThe late musician refused to be confined to any single portion of her story.
  5. perfect 10
    The Poet Who Inspired Solange’s New Album Talks About Race and BeautyThe MacArthur “genius” grant recipient talks about race and beauty.