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Tomás Pacheco wants to build something to last when he’s gone

The rising poet and journalist, who co-headlines a performance at Streetlight Guild on Saturday, March 9, understands that his story is only possible because of the work done by those who came before.

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Hamilton Nolan believes the labor movement can save our democracy

The longtime labor journalist will read from his new book, ‘The Hammer,’ in an event at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters on Thursday, Feb. 22.

Writing as resistance: Palestinian poets on creating in wartime

Columbus-based writers Sara Abou Rashed, Mandy Shunnarah and Dalal Shalash on everything from the power of language to how they’ve approached their craft in these challenging, grief-filled times.

Abolitionist zine offers view from ‘In the Belly’ of the beast

Launched to develop a deeper sense of connection among the incarcerated, the publication will celebrate the release of its first magazine at Parable Cafe on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Poet Ajanaé Dawkins begins to narrow her focus

Dawkins, recently named the latest Community Artist in Residence at Urban Arts Space, has moved away from works that grapple with big, worldly issues and increasingly turned her focus toward family.

Poetry collective builds community with Melanated Metaphors

The inaugural youth poetry slam, hosted by Black Women Rise Poetry Collective, takes place at Columbus Africentric Early College High School on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Applebee’s, fear of failure lead Micah Schnabel to new novel

The Columbus singer and songwriter recently launched the presale for his second novel, ‘The Clown Watches the Clock.’

Recalling the real Mark Twain

On his birthday, the famous author should be remembered not just as a gifted novelist but also an advocate for the world’s downtrodden masses – and a frequent visitor to Ohio.