In Her Shoes: Natalie Johnson and Black Love Letters

Today's episode illuminates an essential foundation of Black life: namely, Black love. A new book from Zando Press assembles letters and original illustrations on the topic from celebrated Black writers and thinkers. The collection, Black Love Letters, explores the concept of Black love in all its facets, from diasporic connection to familial and community care to romance. Its array of contributors includes Dr. Imani Perry, Michael Eric Dyson, Tarana Burke, and the Reverend Al Sharpton. Lindsay spoke to Natalie Johnson, who conceived of and co-edited Black Love Letters with Cole Brown, about the process of bringing the idea to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In Her Shoes: Natalie Johnson and Black Love Letters is an episode from The Cut by New York Magazine.

This episode is 16:26 long.

This episode was published on Feb 28, 2024.

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