What Is This Even—?
Cynthia FrancillonA digital archive curated by Cynthia Francillon, a curious Black woman writer/filmmaker on a journey to engage with + marvel at the beauty life has to conjure.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 47 | Founded | 6 years ago | Last Issue | a year ago |
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You Think Your Art Isn't "Mature" Enough...? Good.
“Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe: les trois femmes noires avec jardin d'eau (2024),” by Mickalene Thomas
“…so what?”
My little sister asked when I showed her the new edit of my newsletter’s logo that I was crafting on Canva.
She was on her...
FaceTime, Vol. 2: You Are (Your) Home
Hey, guys.
There's construction happening outside of my window, so if it is very tough to hear me, I'm very sorry.
I have eight days until I leave my wonderful, beautiful LA apartment to move back in with my folks in New York. Brookl...
When Desire Sends You a Text
“Inside Your Eyes, (2024)” by Vanessa Raw
My loves—
Last year, as I watered my vase to prepare for the fresh new flowers I bought from Trader Joe’s, I got a text from a friend that sent me spiraling a little bit:
“Yo. Question… you’...
The Night Jazz Taught Me to Tell the Truth
postcard image designed by me — a first for this newsletter and a fitting choice for a piece about embracing imperfection. | Darius photo taken by Ebru Yildiz
I. The Performance:
Last November, I took an Uber into Highland Park, a re...
Oh, To Be Gifted and Afraid...
Disclaimer: This lovely post started in April, the first week the month rang in. We are three months after, for my spirit needed not only a break from Substack and how crowded it felt, but I’m moving through a transition that is ratt...
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