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Jenna Wortham

How a New Wave of Black Activists Changed the Conversation

George Floyd’s killing galvanized a nation. But small groups like the queer-led collective Black Visions are channeling that energy into a movement for political change.

Jenna Wortham New York Times Magazine Aug 2020 30min Permalink

Music

How Janelle Monáe Found Her Voice

A profile of the pop star.

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Wortham on the Longform Podcast

Jenna Wortham New York Times Magazine Apr 2018 25min Permalink

Movies & TV

Make Yourself Up

On RuPaul and Drag Race.

Jenna Wortham New York Times Magazine Jan 2018 25min Permalink

Arts

The Misadventures of Issa Rae

She was an overnight YouTube success. Then she tried to make a TV show.

Jenna Wortham New York Times Magazine Aug 2015 Permalink

Sex Tech

Everybody Sexts

An illustrated look at modern love, texting, and sex.

Jenna Wortham Matter Nov 2014 15min Permalink