The Wakeful
The coverage we deserve. The clarity you crave. News for those who care about Black women. Curated by journalist Patrice Peck.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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Sharine Taylor on The Black Sisterhood of Green Velvet Couches
"This is something bigger than like an isolated experience or a siloed experience...and I thought that was worth saying something about."
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Viola Davis plays president, Trans leaders choose joy, Gun class aims for empowerment
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Korsha Wilson on How Black Women Shaped the New York City Dining Scene
"It's not just the Jean-Georges and the Daniel Bouluds and these white male chefs that have gotten a ton of press and accolades. There's a legacy of Black women here, too."
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