Nikki Giovanni was born on this day in 1943. We recommend checking out Nadxieli Nieto’s tribute to her.

Tavi Gevinson talked with T Magazine.

Neil deGrasse Tyson talks movies at The Dissolve.

Jason Diamond discussed My Salinger Year with Joanna Rakoff.

Lupita Nyong’o is looking to adapt Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah for the screen.

Inside the fine Chicago publisher Curbside Splendor.

Matt Bell on Sam Lipsyte on plastic bags.

Feel like making some Minutemen-themed comics?

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